SPECIAL EVENTS
Jul 2025
July 4th at Barrington – 07/04/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington will be OPEN on July 4th from 10am to 4pm with ongoing historical activities across the farm site. As a reminder, due to construction… Learn More>>
Painting & Tidying – 07/05/2025 - 07/06/2025
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>>
First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 07/05/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for the first Friday of July (moved to Saturday because of Independence Day) for a special tour of the inn given by a… Learn More>>
Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony at Fanthorp Inn – 07/09/2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
This year marks the 180th anniversary of the passing of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, the last Vice-President of Texas and our town's namesake. In honor of… Learn More>>
“Amnesty for All Offenses” The 160th Anniversary of Fanthorp’s Pardon – 07/12/2025 - 07/13/2025
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We are commemorating the 160th anniversary of the end of the Civil War at the Fanthorp Inn. We'll offer a special tour focused on Henry… Learn More>>
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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>>
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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.
