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SPECIAL EVENTS

Jul 2025

July 4th at Barrington

July 4th at Barrington – 07/04/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Barrington will be OPEN on July 4th from 10am to 4pm with ongoing historical activities across the farm site. As a reminder, due to construction… Learn More>>


Painting & Tidying

Painting & Tidying – 07/05/2025 - 07/06/2025
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>>


First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 07/05/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the first Friday of July (moved to Saturday because of Independence Day) for a special tour of the inn given by a… Learn More>>


Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony at Fanthorp Inn

Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony at Fanthorp Inn – 07/09/2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am

This year marks the 180th anniversary of the passing of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, the last Vice-President of Texas and our town's namesake. In honor of… Learn More>>


“Amnesty for All Offenses” The 160th Anniversary of Fanthorp’s Pardon

“Amnesty for All Offenses” The 160th Anniversary of Fanthorp’s Pardon – 07/12/2025 - 07/13/2025
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We are commemorating the 160th anniversary of the end of the Civil War at the Fanthorp Inn. We'll offer a special tour focused on Henry… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 07/19/2025 - 07/20/2025
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>>


Aug 2025

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 08/01/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for the first Friday of August for a special tour of the inn given by a historical figure who actually worked or stayed… Learn More>>


“In Vito Veritas” Mustang Grape Wine at Fanthorp Inn

“In Vito Veritas” Mustang Grape Wine at Fanthorp Inn – 08/09/2025 - 08/10/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In August of 1849 local physician and Texas declaration signer, Dr. C.B. Stewart, wrote of a French immigrant who made the sweetest port wine from… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 08/16/2025 - 08/17/2025
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>>


Sep 2025

Election 1835 at Fanthorp Inn

Election 1835 at Fanthorp Inn – 09/01/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a special Labor Day event as we commemorate the 190th anniversary of the Washington municipal election of 1835. Discover the positions available… Learn More>>


 

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First Friday at Fanthorp Inn
06/04/2021    
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
On the First Friday of June, July, and August visitors to the Fanthorp Inn will be treated to special tours given by guests who stayed [...]
Chased by Mops and Buckets
06/05/2021 - 06/06/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Spring cleaning is a yearly ritual which modern conveniences have obliterated the need. Preparing the house for warmer weather, chasing out cobwebs and dirt, scrubbing [...]
Forgotten Roots
06/12/2021 - 06/13/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on July 19, 1846 – “Ripe peaches from my Orchard at Barrington.” Caring for an orchard takes skill and [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: Games & Gambling at the Inn
06/12/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fancy a game of chance? Stop by the inn this weekend and explore many of the games that were played in the Fanthorp parlor in [...]
Gentlemanly Pursuits
06/19/2021 - 06/20/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In their leisure time, Dr. Anson Jones and his sons enjoyed a variety of gentlemanly pursuits, including card playing, hunting, and fishing. Join us for [...]
Farmer's Market
06/19/2021    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us on the lawn of the Visitor Center for our local Farmers Market. Local vendors will be selling food, crafts, leather goods, honey and [...]
Living History Saturday
06/19/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. Staff and Volunteers, dressed in period clothing, bring to life the people and [...]
Sankofa-on-the-Brazos: Celebrating African American Families in Washington County
06/26/2021    
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
“’Sankofa’ means ‘to retrieve’ in the native language of Ghana.  Represented by a bird with its feet walking forward and its head turned back clutching [...]
Good Gardening
06/27/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Keeping gardens weeded, watered, and in good order was considered part of a woman’s daily duty. It contributed to a varied diet and survival in [...]
First Friday at the Fanthorp Inn
07/02/2021    
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on the first Friday of June, July, and August for special guided tours of the inn at 1,5, and 7 PM. Each of [...]
Summer Sweets
07/03/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We’re getting ready for the 4th so we’ll be making some period desserts and talking about picnics like ones Dr. Jones might have attended. Contact [...]
1850 Independence Day Picnic
07/04/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a 1850s style Independence Day celebration! Musket firing, toasts and a reading of the Declaration of Independence will commemorate the day. Bring [...]
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First Friday at Fanthorp Inn
4 Jun 21
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Chased by Mops and Buckets
5 Jun 21
Washington
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Gentlemanly Pursuits
19 Jun 21
Washington
Farmer's Market
19 Jun 21
Washington
Living History Saturday
19 Jun 21
Washington
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Good Gardening
27 Jun 21
Washington
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Summer Sweets
3 Jul 21
Washington
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1850 Independence Day Picnic
4 Jul 21
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.