Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 27

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jul 2026

1850 Independence Day Picnic

1850 Independence Day Picnic – 07/04/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for an 1850s style Independence Day celebration! Bring your own picnic basket to Barrington and enjoy al-fresco dining, then try your hand at… Learn More>>

Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony

Kenneth Anderson Gravesite Ceremony – 07/09/2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am

This year marks the 181st anniversary of the passing of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, the last Vice-President of Texas and our town's namesake. In honor of… Learn More>>

Painting & Tidying

Painting & Tidying – 07/18/2026 - 07/19/2026
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>>

 

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School Time
School Time
08/01/2020 - 08/02/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Fancy learning 1850’s style? You can mind your manners and your ABC’s down on the Farm for a period school lesson, while getting ready to [...]
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Farmers Nooning
Farmers Nooning
08/08/2020 - 08/09/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Taking a break, or “nooning,” in the heat of the day helped 19th century farmers renew their energy on a long day in the blazing [...]
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Keeping Cool in the Texas Heat
Keeping Cool in the Texas Heat
08/15/2020 - 08/16/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Come stay cool with us in the heat of summer and discover what early Texans did to stay cool. Without modern A.C. you might be [...]
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Chaff in the Wind
Chaff in the Wind
08/22/2020 - 08/23/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Aug. 4, 1847 - “Thrashed out rye”. Now that our grain crop has been harvested, it’s time to [...]
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Traveling in Texas
Traveling in Texas
08/29/2020 - 08/30/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
There are 1,774 miles between Anson Jones’ hometown in Great Barrington Massachusetts and where he lived in Washington Texas. How on earth did he get [...]
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Corn Off the Cob
Corn Off the Cob
09/05/2020 - 09/06/2020    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
The ears of corn have dried in the summer sun and been gathered to the corn crib. Now it’s time to husk the ears and [...]
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School Time
School Time
1 Aug 20
Washington
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Farmers Nooning
Farmers Nooning
8 Aug 20
Washington
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Keeping Cool in the Texas Heat
Keeping Cool in the Texas Heat
15 Aug 20
Washington
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Chaff in the Wind
Chaff in the Wind
22 Aug 20
Washington
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Traveling in Texas
Traveling in Texas
29 Aug 20
Washington
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Corn Off the Cob
Corn Off the Cob
5 Sep 20
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.

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Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site
Jon Failor, Complex Manager
936.878.2214 ext. 226
Jon.Failor@thc.texas.gov

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