Horse Races

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Mar 2026

Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride

Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride – 03/28/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In 1844 Sam Houston wrote that members of the Shawnee and Delaware tribes gathered near Fanthorp to exchange pelts and goods. Stop by the inn… Learn More>>


Apr 2026

Horse Race

Horse Race – 04/04/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, April 4th for an exciting 19th century horse racing exhibition! This year’s event will feature 5 races on the track at… Learn More>>


Houston and the Fanthorp Inn & Stagecoach Rides

Houston and the Fanthorp Inn & Stagecoach Rides – 04/11/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sam Houston stayed at the inn a confirmed 13 times. Discover more about the relationship between General Houston and the Fanthorp Inn. Dueling Demos at… Learn More>>


Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning – 04/11/2026 - 04/12/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spring cleaning was a yearly ritual that modern conveniences have obliterated the need to do. Preparing a home for warmer weather by chasing out cobwebs… Learn More>>


Letters with the President

Letters with the President – 04/18/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us Saturday April 18 for a look at some of Sam Houston's correspondence during his 2nd term as President, while at Washington, TX. Write… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
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>>


 

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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 [...]
Tying the knot: Weddings at the Fanthorp Inn
12/10/2021 - 12/11/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
 Stop by the inn this weekend as we commemorate the 160th wedding anniversary of John and Sallie Fanthorp which occurred on Christmas Eve 1861. For [...]
Candlelight Christmas
12/10/2021 - 12/11/2021    
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Walk the candlelit paths at Barrington Plantation and experience a Texas Christmas in the decade before the Civil War. Discover the origins of some of [...]
“Dickens-on-the-Brazos”; Yuletide Celebrations in the Republic of Texas
12/18/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ring in the holidays at the Birthplace of Texas!  Join festive citizens from the Town of Washington as they celebrate the season with popular readings [...]
Focus weekend - Holiday Foods
12/18/2021 - 12/19/2021    
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 [...]
Hands on History
12/18/2021    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us at the museum to try your hand at activities and skills needed by kids during the Republic era.  This month, we’ll be doing [...]
Horse High, Bull Strong and Hog Tight
12/26/2021    
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.” [...]
Focus Weekend- Winter Blues
01/02/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mental health treatment looked very different in the 1850s than current recommendations. We know Dr. Jones suffered from low spirits throughout his life and found [...]
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Focus Weekend- Winter Blues
2 Jan 22
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.