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SPECIAL EVENTS

Jul 2025

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 07/19/2025 - 07/20/2025
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>>


Aug 2025

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 08/01/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the first Friday of August for a special tour of the inn given by a historical figure who actually worked or stayed… Learn More>>


“In Vito Veritas” Mustang Grape Wine at Fanthorp Inn

“In Vito Veritas” Mustang Grape Wine at Fanthorp Inn – 08/09/2025 - 08/10/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In August of 1849 local physician and Texas declaration signer, Dr. C.B. Stewart, wrote of a French immigrant who made the sweetest port wine from… Learn More>>


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>>


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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White Gold: Cotton in Texas
10/05/2019 - 10/06/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
When Dr. Anson Jones and his family lived at Barrington Farm in the 1850’s, cotton was the main cash crop.  During that time the majority [...]
Stagecoach Saturday
10/12/2019    
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Take a trip back to 1850 as you explore what life was like travelling on the Texas frontier. Don’t miss this great opportunity to ride [...]
19th Century Medicine
10/12/2019 - 10/13/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Before becoming president, Anson Jones made his fortune as a doctor. At a time when medicine was more art than science, what would a visit [...]
The Humble Calabash
10/19/2019 - 10/20/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The calabash, or gourd, was readily seen in many 19th century gardens and found many uses among enslaved people. Join us as we explore the [...]
Living History Saturday
10/19/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.  On the third Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers dressed in period [...]
Farmer's Market
10/19/2019    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us under the Live Oaks at our Visitor Center to shop local and support area farmers.  Fresh vegetables, baked goods, food vendors, artisans and [...]
Morning Ablutions
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
What’s your morning routine look like? See how the Jones family at Barrington prepared to face the day and maybe clean yourself up a little [...]
Holiday Foods at Home
11/02/2019 - 11/03/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
What special foods do you enjoy at the holidays? Like you, the Jones family hosted visitors and enjoyed a varied diet full of exotic treats [...]
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White Gold: Cotton in Texas
5 Oct 19
Washington
Events on 10/12/2019
Stagecoach Saturday
12 Oct 19
Anderson
19th Century Medicine
12 Oct 19
Washington
Events on 10/19/2019
The Humble Calabash
19 Oct 19
Washington
Living History Saturday
19 Oct 19
Washington
Farmer's Market
19 Oct 19
Washington
Events on 10/26/2019
Morning Ablutions
26 Oct 19
Washington
Events on 11/02/2019
Holiday Foods at Home
2 Nov 19
Washington

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.