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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 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 [...]
Pulling Fodder
07/10/2021 - 07/11/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones penned in his journal on July 13, 1854 – “Commenced taking corn blade fodder.” Although very few ears of corn were used to [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: Anderson, Annexation, & The Fanthorp Inn
07/10/2021 - 07/11/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This year marks the 176th anniversary of Kenneth Lewis Anderson's passing, which occurred here at the Fanthorp Inn. Stop by the inn this weekend and [...]
Cooking at the Quarters
07/17/2021 - 07/18/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Enslaved men and women at Barrington, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a [...]
Living History Saturday
07/17/2021    
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 [...]
Farmer's Market
07/17/2021    
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 [...]
On Their Own Time
07/24/2021 - 07/25/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though free time for those enslaved at Barrington was typically limited to Sundays and occasional holidays, time off provided an opportunity to rest and enjoy [...]
School Time
07/31/2021 - 08/01/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This is as special program at Barrington taking place on Saturday, July 31 at 10am, 1pm and 3pm and Sunday, August 1 at 10am, 1pm [...]
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Summer Sweets
3 Jul 21
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1850 Independence Day Picnic
4 Jul 21
Washington
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Cooking at the Quarters
17 Jul 21
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Living History Saturday
17 Jul 21
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Farmer's Market
17 Jul 21
Washington
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On Their Own Time
24 Jul 21
Washington
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School Time
31 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.