Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 27

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

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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Cooking at the Quarters
Cooking at the Quarters
12/05/2020 - 12/06/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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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Holiday Foods at Home
Holiday Foods at Home
12/19/2020 - 12/20/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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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Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
12/26/2020 - 12/27/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Dec. 29, 1847 – “Hired Mr. Bowen… Sent Him with two hands to Cedar Brake to make rails.” [...]
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Winter Blues
Winter Blues
01/02/2021 - 01/03/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Mental health treatment looked very different in the 1850’s than current recommendations. We know Dr. Jones suffered from low spirits throughout his life and found [...]
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Events on 12/05/2020
Cooking at the Quarters
Cooking at the Quarters
5 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 12/19/2020
Holiday Foods at Home
Holiday Foods at Home
19 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 12/26/2020
Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
Horse High, Bull Strong & Hog Tight
26 Dec 20
Washington
Events on 01/02/2021
Winter Blues
Winter Blues
2 Jan 21
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.

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Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site
Jon Failor, Complex Manager
936.878.2214 ext. 226
Jon.Failor@thc.texas.gov

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