Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 27

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

May 2026

Fanthorp Fashion & Stagecoach Ride

Fanthorp Fashion & Stagecoach Ride – 05/09/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Stop by the inn this weekend to discover all there is to know about the fascinating fashions worn by the Fanthorp family and their guests.… Learn More>>

Jun 2026

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>>

 

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Special Program - Scraping and Plowing
Special Program - Scraping and Plowing
04/02/2022 - 04/03/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
We are following the cotton cultivation methods laid out by the period account of Solomon Northup, a free man who was kidnapped from Washington D.C. [...]
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Focus Weekend - Love of Literature
Focus Weekend - Love of Literature
04/09/2022 - 04/10/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Dr. Jones was an enthusiastic reader who enjoyed books and poetry. His library contained more than 1,000 books in 1858. Learn about his favorite authors [...]
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Fanthorp Focus Weekend - Fanthorp Inn 1836
Fanthorp Focus Weekend - Fanthorp Inn 1836
04/09/2022 - 04/10/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fanthorp Inn
During this weekend, discover the role Fanthorp and his inn played in the War for Texas Independence.
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“The Earnings of Industry”; Historic Trades in Washington
“The Earnings of Industry”; Historic Trades in Washington
04/16/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Independence Hall and Old Washington Townsite
Washington is back to work! Join living historians from across Texas as they portray various historic trades and crafts that were present in the Town [...]
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Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
16 Apr
04/16/2022 - 04/17/2022    
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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Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
04/16/2022    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Washington on the Brazos Site
Join us under the Live Oaks at our Visitor Center to shop local and support area farmers.  Fresh vegetables, baked goods, food vendors, artisans and [...]
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Focus Weekend - The Power of Music
Focus Weekend - The Power of Music
04/23/2022 - 04/24/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Where did American music styles originate? How is the banjo connected to West Africa? Hear the answers to these questions as well as period musical [...]
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Events on 04/02/2022
Special Program - Scraping and Plowing
Special Program - Scraping and Plowing
2 Apr 22
Washington
Events on 04/09/2022
Focus Weekend - Love of Literature
Focus Weekend - Love of Literature
9 Apr 22
Washington
Fanthorp Focus Weekend - Fanthorp Inn 1836
Fanthorp Focus Weekend - Fanthorp Inn 1836
9 Apr 22
Anderson
Events on 04/16/2022
“The Earnings of Industry”; Historic Trades in Washington
“The Earnings of Industry”; Historic Trades in Washington
16 Apr 22
Washington
16 Apr
Focus Weekend - Cooking in the Quarter
16 Apr 22
Washington
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
16 Apr 22
Washington
Events on 04/23/2022
Focus Weekend - The Power of Music
Focus Weekend - The Power of Music
23 Apr 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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Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site
Jon Failor, Complex Manager
936.878.2214 ext. 226
Jon.Failor@thc.texas.gov

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