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SPECIAL EVENTS

Jul 2025

July 4th at Barrington

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

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

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

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

“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

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>>


 

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Texas Revolution 185th Anniversary: The Birthplace of the Republic of Texas, a digital history webinar
03/02/2021    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the Texas Historical Commission for Texas Revolution 185th Anniversary: The Birthplace of the Republic of Texas, a digital history webinar. Judge Ken Wise, host [...]
Pins & Needles; Sewing Basics
03/06/2021 - 03/07/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Girl’s Own Book (published in 1834) says, “There is no accomplishment of any kind more desirable…than neatness and skill in the use of a [...]
Beasts of Burden
03/13/2021 - 03/14/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Turning the fields over after lying fallow is a rite of spring. Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend "Parole of Honor" 1865
03/13/2021 - 03/14/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Our historical interpreters will take you back to 1865 and the conclusion of the Civil War. Union troops will be onsite to read aloud The [...]
Living History Saturday
03/20/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. Staff and Volunteers, dressed in period clothing, bring to life the people and [...]
Cooking at the Quarters
03/20/2021 - 03/21/2021    
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 [...]
Farmer's Market
03/20/2021    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us under the live oaks at our Visitor Center for our local Farmers Market. Enjoy live music while you shop for local grown produce, [...]
Spring Tonics
03/27/2021 - 03/28/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spring has sprung- and there’s so much to do! Who has time to be sick? Many families had their own special recipes for a Spring [...]
"Independence! A Lone Star Rises" Premier
03/31/2021    
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
On March 31 in celebration of Texas History Month, the Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation will premiere “Independence! A Lone Star Rises”, a documentary [...]
Plant Thick and Chop Thin
04/03/2021 - 04/04/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on April 13, 1854 – “Ridged up balance of cotton ground, planted cotton in the new field.” Cotton is [...]
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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.