SPECIAL EVENTS
Mar 2026
Beasts of Burden – 03/14/2026 - 03/15/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Plowing the land was a quintessential 1850s farming skill! Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the… Learn More>>
Quill Writing – 03/21/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ever wanted to learn to write with a quill pen? This program is for you! Learn about the different styles of pens, quills, and inks… Learn More>>
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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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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.
