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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
02/01/2020 - 02/02/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enslaved men and women at Barrington, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a [...]
Adult Cooking School
02/08/2020 - 02/09/2020    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to cook a period seasonal meal at this healthy cooking school offered on Saturday & Sunday. Class will be $30 per person. No [...]
Logging with Oxen
02/15/2020 - 02/16/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Feb. 4, 1856 - “Water froze inside the house…” Though the house was designed to stay cool in [...]
Living History Saturday
02/15/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.  On the third Saturday of each month staff and volunteers dressed in period [...]
Pins & Needles, Sewing Basics
02/22/2020 - 02/23/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make and take a pincushion. The Girl’s Own Book (published in 1834) says, “There is no accomplishment of any kind more desirable…than neatness and skill [...]
Texas Independence Day Celebration
02/29/2020 - 03/01/2020    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 29: 10am - 6pm Sunday, March 1: 10am - 3pm This annual two-day celebration features live music, food, traditional crafts, living history presentations, [...]
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Cooking at the Quarters
1 Feb 20
Washington
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Adult Cooking School
8 Feb 20
Washington
Events on 02/15/2020
Logging with Oxen
15 Feb 20
Washington
Living History Saturday
15 Feb 20
Washington
Events on 02/22/2020
Pins & Needles, Sewing Basics
22 Feb 20
Washington
Events on 02/29/2020
Texas Independence Day Celebration
29 Feb 20
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.