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SPECIAL EVENTS

Aug 2025

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 08/16/2025 - 08/17/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience… Learn More>>


Sep 2025

Election 1835 at Fanthorp Inn

Election 1835 at Fanthorp Inn – 09/01/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a special Labor Day event as we commemorate the 190th anniversary of the Washington municipal election of 1835. Discover the positions available… Learn More>>


Corn: Field to Table

Corn: Field to Table – 09/06/2025 - 09/07/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The ears of corn that dried in the summer sun have been gathered to the corn crib. Head to the barn and race a friend… Learn More>>


"One of nature's noble men?" JG McDonald Jr. and the Fanthorp Inn

"One of nature's noble men?" JG McDonald Jr. and the Fanthorp Inn – 09/13/2025 - 09/14/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Judge James Green McDonald Jr was the caretaker of the Fanthorp Inn building from the late 1890s to the 1930s. He is one of the… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 09/20/2025 - 09/21/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience… Learn More>>


Fanthorp Innkeepers Training and Appreciation Event

Fanthorp Innkeepers Training and Appreciation Event – 09/26/2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fanthorp invites all those interested in volunteer opportunities to attend this appreciation and training event. Discover the period and non-period dressed roles available and celebrate… Learn More>>


Oct 2025

White Gold: Cotton in Texas

White Gold: Cotton in Texas – 10/04/2025 - 10/05/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Selling cotton picked by those enslaved was the main source of Barrington’s income – a cash crop. This special program gives visitors the hands-on opportunity… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 10/18/2025 - 10/19/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience… Learn More>>


Feb 2026

Texas Independence Day Celebration

Texas Independence Day Celebration – 02/27/2026 - 02/28/2026
All Day

SAVE THE DATE because the Texas Independence Day Celebration is back! After two years of exciting renovations to the historic site, we are happy to… Learn More>>


 

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Henry Fanthorp’s Wake – A Look at Death and Mourning in 19th Century Texas
10/10/2015    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
“Henry’s Wake” will take a look at the ceremonies and rituals of death in 19th century Texas.
Living History Saturdays at Independence Hall
10/17/2015    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free to park visitors.  Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.  On the third Saturday of each month staff and [...]
"Republic of Texas Mosaic: Cultural Diversity from Independence to Statehood"
10/24/2015    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Central Texas Historical Association proudly invites the public to its first annual educational symposium, featuring four distinguished scholars who will discuss topics related to [...]
Events on 10/17/2015

Since most events occur at least partially outside, guests should dress appropriately for the weather and uneven terrain. Programs and events are open to all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.