Horse Races

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Mar 2026

Quill Writing

Quill Writing – 03/21/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ever wanted to learn to write with a quill pen? This program is for you! Learn about the different styles of pens, quills, and inks… Learn More>>


Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride

Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride – 03/28/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In 1844 Sam Houston wrote that members of the Shawnee and Delaware tribes gathered near Fanthorp to exchange pelts and goods. Stop by the inn… Learn More>>


Apr 2026

Horse Race

Horse Race – 04/04/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, April 4th for an exciting 19th century horse racing exhibition! This year’s event will feature 5 races on the track at… Learn More>>


Houston and the Fanthorp Inn & Stagecoach Rides

Houston and the Fanthorp Inn & Stagecoach Rides – 04/11/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sam Houston stayed at the inn a confirmed 13 times. Discover more about the relationship between General Houston and the Fanthorp Inn. Dueling Demos at… Learn More>>


Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning – 04/11/2026 - 04/12/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Spring cleaning was a yearly ritual that modern conveniences have obliterated the need to do. Preparing a home for warmer weather by chasing out cobwebs… Learn More>>


Letters with the President

Letters with the President – 04/18/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us Saturday April 18 for a look at some of Sam Houston's correspondence during his 2nd term as President, while at Washington, TX. Write… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 04/25/2026 - 04/26/2026
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>>


 

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Plows & Petticoats: A Woman's Role
05/11/2024 - 05/12/2024    
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 [...]
Before Freedom Came
06/01/2024 - 06/02/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Soon we’ll celebrate Juneteenth, when 250,000 women, men, and children would see freedom come to Texas! But before freedom came, enslaved women and men, like [...]
Events on 05/11/2024
Plows & Petticoats: A Woman's Role
11 May 24
Washington
Events on 06/01/2024
Before Freedom Came
1 Jun 24
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.