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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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Cooking at the Quarters
12/01/2018 - 12/02/2018    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
There’s nothing like a hot meal after a hard day of work. For the enslaved at Barrington, this typically meant cooking their ration of cured [...]
Christmas on the Brazos
Join us for our annual Candlelight Christmas at Barrington Living History Farm. New this year, the event will take place two days on Friday, December [...]
Living History Saturday
12/15/2018    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.  On the third Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers dress in period [...]
Staying Warm
12/15/2018 - 12/16/2018    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones’ home at Barrington Farm is considered a nice house for 1850 but it was built for keeping cool. Staying warm on the farm [...]
Hands-On History - Buzz Saws
12/15/2018    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join museum staff on the third Saturday of each month to make crafts and toys that pioneer kids made during the Republic time, This month [...]
Horse High, Bull Strong and Hog Tight
12/22/2018 - 12/23/2018    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Dec. 29, 1847 – “Hired Mr. Bowen… Sent Him with two hands to Cedar Brake to make rails.” [...]
A Stitch in Time
12/29/2018 - 12/30/2018    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In early Texas, mending was a first step into a lifetime of stitches for boys and girls. For girls in particular this was to be [...]
Cooking at the Quarters
01/05/2019 - 01/06/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
There’s nothing like a hot meal after a hard day of work. For the enslaved at Barrington, this typically meant cooking their ration of cured [...]
Events on 12/01/2018
Cooking at the Quarters
1 Dec 18
Washington
Events on 12/07/2018
Christmas on the Brazos
7 Dec 18
Washington
Events on 12/15/2018
Living History Saturday
15 Dec 18
Washington
Staying Warm
15 Dec 18
Washington
Hands-On History - Buzz Saws
15 Dec 18
Washington
Events on 12/22/2018
Events on 12/29/2018
A Stitch in Time
29 Dec 18
Washington
Events on 01/05/2019
Cooking at the Quarters
5 Jan 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.