Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 27

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jun 2026

Before Freedom Came

Before Freedom Came – 06/06/2026 - 06/07/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Soon we’ll celebrate Juneteenth, when 250,000 women, men, and children would see freedom come to Texas! But before freedom came, enslaved women and men, like… Learn More>>


Ancestor Roundup: Elisha Floyd

Ancestor Roundup: Elisha Floyd – 06/13/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us this weekend as one of our volunteers, Kyle Jones, discusses the life of frequent Fanthorp guest (and his direct ancestor) Elisha Floyd. There… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 06/20/2026 - 06/21/2026
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>>


Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

Juneteenth Heritage Celebration – 06/27/2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join us for our Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration! This year's focus will be Charting New Ground: African American Trailblazers. In addition… Learn More>>


Jul 2026

1850 Independence Day Picnic

1850 Independence Day Picnic – 07/04/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for an 1850s style Independence Day celebration! Bring your own picnic basket to Barrington and enjoy al-fresco dining, then try your hand at… Learn More>>


Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony

Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony – 07/09/2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am

This year marks the 181st anniversary of the passing of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, the last Vice-President of Texas and our town's namesake. In honor of… Learn More>>


Painting & Tidying

Painting & Tidying – 07/18/2026 - 07/19/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wear some old clothes and help us paint the house fence with whitewash, then head over to the barn to help clear the clutter that… Learn More>>


 

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Special Program - Labour of Thine Hands
11/06/2021 - 11/07/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ponder for a moment all of the skills and trades practiced by others that you rely upon daily: auto mechanics, carpenters, electricians, plumbers just to [...]
Focus weekend - Changing of the Seasons
11/13/2021 - 11/14/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fall is here! It is time to clean the house and ready it for the cooler months of the year. Take part in the action [...]
Focus weekend - Turning Up and Going Fallow
11/20/2021 - 11/21/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones penned in his journal on Nov. 16, 1846 – “Recommenced breaking up the strip of prairie on the east side of field…” As [...]
The Old Three-Hundred at 200: Andrew Robinson and Austin’s Colony
11/20/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Andrew Robinson’s settlement on the banks of the Brazos River in Stephen F. Austin’s new Mexican colony.  Events will include [...]
Holiday Market
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 [...]
Twilight Firelight
11/27/2021    
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Looking for something to do with the family after Thanksgiving? Why not travel back in time and discover the 1850s at Fanthorp Inn! Twilight Firelight [...]
Focus weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
12/04/2021 - 12/05/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enslaved men and women, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal [...]
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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.