Texas Independence Day Celebration

February 27 & 28

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jan 2026

Crockett Comes to Town

Crockett Comes to Town – 01/24/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In late January 1836, the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers under William Harrison’s command arrived in Washington on their way to San Antonio and the Alamo. Among… Learn More>>

Huddle 'round the Hearth

Huddle 'round the Hearth – 01/24/2026 - 01/25/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

What do you do on cold days? Some outdoor work must still be done, but there are also indoor tasks like mending clothes or harness… 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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Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
02/05/2022 - 02/06/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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 [...]
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Special Program - Hearth Cooking Workshop
Special Program - Hearth Cooking Workshop
02/12/2022 - 02/13/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Sign up to join a cooking workshop on either Saturday (Family Class) or Sunday (Adult Class), to learn how to cook a period seasonal meal. [...]
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Fanthorp Focus Weekend: The Inn After Fanthorp
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: The Inn After Fanthorp
02/12/2022 - 02/13/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fanthorp Inn
Stop by the inn this weekend for an architectural tour of the inn detailing the many changes Fanthorp descendants made to the structure over generations. [...]
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“Examine well and be very particular”; The Diary of Colonel William Fairfax Gray
“Examine well and be very particular”; The Diary of Colonel William Fairfax Gray
02/19/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Independence Hall
Take a close look at the Texas Convention of 1836 through the eyes of someone who was there: William F. Gray! Colonel Gray traveled to [...]
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Focus Weekend - Hauling with Oxen
Focus Weekend - Hauling with Oxen
02/19/2022 - 02/20/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Feb. 4, 1856 - “Water froze inside the house…” Though the house was designed to stay cool in [...]
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Texas Independence Day Celebration
Texas Independence Day Celebration
02/26/2022 - 02/27/2022    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Washington on the Brazos Site
*EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE* Texas Independence Day Celebration” is an admission free annual two-day living history celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on [...]
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Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
03/05/2022 - 03/06/2022    
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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Events on 02/05/2022
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
5 Feb 22
Washington
Events on 02/12/2022
Special Program - Hearth Cooking Workshop
Special Program - Hearth Cooking Workshop
12 Feb 22
Washington
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: The Inn After Fanthorp
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: The Inn After Fanthorp
12 Feb 22
Anderson
Events on 02/19/2022
“Examine well and be very particular”; The Diary of Colonel William Fairfax Gray
“Examine well and be very particular”; The Diary of Colonel William Fairfax Gray
19 Feb 22
Washington
Focus Weekend - Hauling with Oxen
Focus Weekend - Hauling with Oxen
19 Feb 22
Washington
Events on 02/26/2022
Texas Independence Day Celebration
Texas Independence Day Celebration
26 Feb 22
Washington
Events on 03/05/2022
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
5 Mar 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.

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Planning a field trip? Washington on the Brazos is a great place for school groups to learn and experience everything about Where Texas Became Texas.

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Contact Us

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

Media Inquiries
Lydia McAfee
lydia@sevenimpressions.com
281.229.2186 (cell)
210.824.9474 (office)