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SPECIAL EVENTS

Aug 2025

“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>>


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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Hands-On History
07/02/2016    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Every Saturday June 4th – August 20th (June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, [...]
Fireworks on the Brazos presented by HEB
07/04/2016    
10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Celebrate national independence at the very site where Texas gained its independence in 1836. Presented by H-E-B and coordinated by the Washington on the Brazos [...]
Hands-On History
07/09/2016    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Every Saturday June 4th – August 20th (June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, [...]
Stagecoach Days
07/09/2016    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 11, July 9 and September 10   Stagecoach Days allows visitors to experience what it was like to travel cross-country via stagecoach and learn [...]
Living History Saturday
07/16/2016    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Third Saturday June – September (June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 17)  Travel back in time to when Texas was born in 1836. On [...]
Hands-On History
07/16/2016    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Every Saturday June 4th – August 20th (June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, [...]
Hands-On History
07/23/2016    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Every Saturday June 4th – August 20th (June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, [...]
Hands-On History
07/30/2016    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Every Saturday June 4th – August 20th (June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, [...]
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Hands-On History
9 Jul 16
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Stagecoach Days
9 Jul 16
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Living History Saturday
16 Jul 16
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Hands-On History
16 Jul 16
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Hands-On History
23 Jul 16
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Hands-On History
30 Jul 16
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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.