Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 21st

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

May 2025

Before Freedom Came

Before Freedom Came – 05/31/2025 - 06/01/2025
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>>


Jun 2025

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn

First Person, First Fridays at Fanthorp Inn – 06/06/2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025
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>>


“Coppers, Tigers & Pharos” Gambling at Fanthorp Inn

“Coppers, Tigers & Pharos” Gambling at Fanthorp Inn – 06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Place your bets! Will you let it ride on the high card or copper your king? Better consult the coffin driver to find out. Stop… Learn More>>


Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

Juneteenth Heritage Celebration – 06/21/2025
10:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 21st from 10am to 4:30pm on the grounds of Washington… Learn More>>


Jul 2025

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>>


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>>


 

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Special Program-Corn: From Crib to Mattress and Meal
09/04/2021 - 09/05/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Corn was the largest and most versatile crop grown at Barrington. Discover how various parts of the corn plant would be used across the farm [...]
Focus Weekend - Corn Off the Cob
09/11/2021 - 09/12/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: The General At Ease
09/11/2021 - 09/12/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sam Houston stayed at the Fanthorp Inn many times during his illustrious career. Stop by the inn to learn about the relationship Henry Fanthorp had [...]
“To Adopt Such Efficient Measures”; The Archive War of 1842
09/18/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Did you know that Texans fought a war over the official archives of the Republic of Texas against… themselves? Join us at Texas Independence Hall [...]
Focus Weekend - Color to Dye For
09/18/2021 - 09/19/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though in the 1850s brightly colored and beautifully patterned cloth was readily imported from the mills of England, time in the Texas sun would take [...]
Hands-on-History
09/18/2021    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us at the museum to try your hand at activities and skills needed by kids during the Republic era.  This month, we’ll be making [...]
Homeschool Day
09/23/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
An event only for homeschool groups, this fall’s theme is Trades of the Republic. Come see how those living in Texas from 1836-1845 made a [...]
Bark in the Park
09/25/2021    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Presented By Dog Watch Brazos Valley, Share a beautiful day at the park with your four-legged friends! Visitors are invited to bring their dog (on [...]
Focus Weekend- Chinking and Daubing
09/25/2021 - 09/26/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Patching the chinking and daubing between the logs of the slave cabins to keep the elements out would be a seasonal task for those enslaved [...]
Special Program- White Gold: Cotton in Texas
10/02/2021 - 10/03/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
When Dr. Anson Jones and his family lived at Barrington in the 1850’s, selling cotton was the main source of income – a cash crop. [...]
Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices
10/02/2021 - 10/31/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Throughout the month of October we will be commemorating the 154th anniversary of Henry and Rachel Fanthorp’s passing. Come explore the unique and peculiar ways [...]
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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.