Texas Independence Day Celebration

February 27 & 28

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jan 2026

Blacksmithing

Blacksmithing – 01/17/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us Saturday, January 17 as we fire up the forge! Watch blacksmithing demonstrations of nail and hardware making in the newly recreated blacksmith shop.… Learn More>>


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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Special Program - Scraping and Plowing
04/02/2022 - 04/03/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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. [...]
Focus Weekend - Love of Literature
04/09/2022 - 04/10/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend - Fanthorp Inn 1836
04/09/2022 - 04/10/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
During this weekend, discover the role Fanthorp and his inn played in the War for Texas Independence.
“The Earnings of Industry”; Historic Trades in Washington
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 [...]
16 Apr
04/16/2022 - 04/17/2022    
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 [...]
Farmer's Market
04/16/2022    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
Focus Weekend - The Power of Music
04/23/2022 - 04/24/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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Focus Weekend - The Power of Music
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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.