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 - Plows & Petticoats: A Woman's Role
05/07/2022 - 05/08/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn what life was like for women in the 1850s. Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend - Tinker, Tailor, Smith and Surveyor
05/14/2022 - 05/15/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Throughout this weekend tradesmen will demonstrate the different goods and services provided by those that lived at the Inn and in Anderson during the 1850s.
Focus Weekend - Ploughing the Weeds
05/14/2022 - 05/15/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on May 14, 1850 - “Finished ploughing and hoeing corn first time.” The crops are short and the weeds [...]
Focus Weekend - Pies Aplenty
05/21/2022 - 05/22/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and see cooking in the kitchen as we talk about food preservation and pies with spring fruit. Ongoing from 10a-4p. Contact Barb King at [...]
Focus Weekend - Okra, Peanuts, and Potatoes
05/28/2022 - 05/29/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The garden kept by those enslaved at Barrington provided diversity to an otherwise bland diet, and more importantly filled the gaps in nutrition. Join us [...]
First Friday at the Fanthorp Inn
06/03/2022    
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on the first Friday of June, July, and August for special guided tours of the inn at 12, 4, and 6 PM. Each [...]
Special Program - Chased by Mops and Buckets
06/04/2022 - 06/05/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spring cleaning was a yearly ritual that has been obliterated by modern conveniences. Preparing the house for warmer weather, chasing out cobwebs and dirt, scrubbing [...]
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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.