Celebrate Texas Independence at "Independence Eve"

March 1

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Apr 2024

Beef on the Brazos 2024

Beef on the Brazos 2024 – 04/15/2024 - 06/28/2024
12:00 am

Take home the cows or take home the cash!  Beef on the Brazos is a unique opportunity for a chance to own a herd of… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Quarter

Cooking in the Quarter – 04/20/2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen

Cooking in the Kitchen – 04/21/2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Experience the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared, and reflect… Learn More>>


Sundown Social

Sundown Social – 04/27/2024
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us for the Annual Sundown Social fundraiser on April 27th at 6pm. Hosted at the Rockin' Star Ranch, the event features live music by… Learn More>>


May 2024

Plows & Petticoats: A Woman's Role

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… Learn More>>


Jun 2024

Before Freedom Came

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… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Quarter

Cooking in the Quarter – 06/15/2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen

Cooking in the Kitchen – 06/16/2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Experience the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared, and reflect… Learn More>>


 

Mouse over the highlighted text to view the event and click on the highlighted date to view the event

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
30
31
1
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
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 [...]
Focus Weekend - The Orchardist
06/11/2022 - 06/12/2022    
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 [...]
“Then, thenceforward, and Forever Free”; Slavery and Emancipation in Washington County
06/18/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Slavery was the abhorrent reality in the Town of Washington and Republic/State of Texas until June 19th, 1865. Join us in Washington as we discuss [...]
Special Program - Gentlemanly Pursuits
06/18/2022 - 06/19/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though purchased at the price of others’ freedom, Dr. Anson Jones and his sons enjoyed a variety of gentlemanly pursuits in their leisure time, including [...]
Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
06/25/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us to celebrate 157 years of freedom and emancipation in Texas at our Juneteenth Celebration! This year we are dedicating the event to its [...]
Focus Weekend - Good Gardening
06/26/2022 - 06/27/2022    
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 Fanthorp
07/01/2022    
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 [...]
Focus Weekend- Summer Sweets
07/02/2022 - 07/03/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We are getting ready for the 4th so we’ll be making some period desserts and talking about picnics like ones Dr. Jones might have attended. [...]
Events on 06/03/2022
Events on 06/04/2022
Events on 06/11/2022
Focus Weekend - The Orchardist
11 Jun 22
Washington
Events on 06/25/2022
Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
25 Jun 22
Washington
Events on 06/26/2022
Focus Weekend - Good Gardening
26 Jun 22
Washington
Events on 07/01/2022
First Friday at Fanthorp
1 Jul 22
Anderson
Events on 07/02/2022
Focus Weekend- Summer Sweets
2 Jul 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.