Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 27

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jun 2026

Ancestor Roundup: Elisha Floyd

Ancestor Roundup: Elisha Floyd – 06/13/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us this weekend as one of our volunteers, Kyle Jones, discusses the life of frequent Fanthorp guest (and his direct ancestor) Elisha Floyd. There… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 06/20/2026
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>>


Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

Juneteenth Heritage Celebration – 06/27/2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join us for our Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration! This year's focus will be Charting New Ground: African American Trailblazers. In addition… Learn More>>


Jul 2026

1850 Independence Day Picnic

1850 Independence Day Picnic – 07/04/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for an 1850s style Independence Day celebration! Bring your own picnic basket to Barrington and enjoy al-fresco dining, then try your hand at… Learn More>>


Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony

Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony – 07/09/2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am

This year marks the 181st anniversary of the passing of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, the last Vice-President of Texas and our town's namesake. In honor of… Learn More>>


Painting & Tidying

Painting & Tidying – 07/18/2026 - 07/19/2026
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>>


 

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"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 [...]
Women's Work
04/10/2021 - 04/11/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Women in the mid-Victorian period were expected to be concerned about and very involved in life around the home. How did their education, for daughters [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: Morning Ablutions
04/10/2021 - 04/11/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mornings can be hectic, especially when you have an inn full of guests tussling over the basin. Stop by the Fanthorp Inn and discover how [...]
Cooking at the Quarters
04/17/2021 - 04/18/2021    
12:00 am
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 [...]
Sounds of 1850
04/24/2021 - 04/25/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Texans have always enjoyed a catchy tune. Lucky for us, if they really liked a song - they wrote it down. So come have seat [...]
Cooking at the Quarters
05/01/2021 - 05/02/2021    
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 [...]
Dining with the Delegates
05/01/2021    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for an evening candlelight dinner on Saturday May 1st from 5 to 9 pm for Dining with the Delegates.  Period music, candlelit tables, [...]
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3 Apr 21
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Washington
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Cooking at the Quarters
17 Apr 21
Washington
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Sounds of 1850
24 Apr 21
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Cooking at the Quarters
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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.