Toast to Texas Family Festival

March 1st

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jan 2025

Crockett Comes to Town

Crockett Comes to Town – 01/25/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In late January 1836, the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers under William Harrison’s command arrived in Washington on their way to San Antonio and the Alamo. Among… Learn More>>


Feb 2025

Fanthorp Wedding & Stagecoach Ride

Fanthorp Wedding & Stagecoach Ride – 02/08/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

You are invited to the wedding of Rachel Virginia Kennard and Henry Fanthorp! Join us in commemorating the 191st anniversary of the couple that started… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 02/15/2025 - 02/16/2025
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>>


Texas Needs Your Vote! Delegate Election Day

Texas Needs Your Vote! Delegate Election Day – 02/15/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

On February 1st, 1836, an election was held Texas wide to elect delegates to attend the Convention of 1836 at Washington. The men elected to… Learn More>>


Mar 2025

A Toast to Texas Family Festival

A Toast to Texas Family Festival – 03/01/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for A Toast to Texas Family Festival on March 1st at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site as we celebrate the Anniversary of Signing of… Learn More>>


 

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Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices
11/01/2024 - 11/03/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come visit the inn as, we commemorate the 157th anniversary of Henry and Rachel Fanthorp’s passing. Explore the unique and peculiar ways Victorian families mourned [...]
Changing of the Seasons: Field and Home
11/02/2024 - 11/03/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The work of a plantation changes with the seasons! Fall is the time to plow our fields, put out warm rugs and curtains in the [...]
Fanthorp Inn's Grand Reopening Ceremony
11/15/2024    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us Friday November 15 for a special celebration in honor of the completion of our most recent restoration project! Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (12-1pm)Stagecoach Rides [...]
A Day in Court
11/16/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
You are summoned to attend the Third Judicial District Court of the Republic of Texas at the Town of Washington!Do you like crime dramas or [...]
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
11/16/2024 - 11/17/2024    
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 [...]
Fanthorp Fast Food
11/30/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us as we prepare foods travelers might have consumed before arriving at the inn; including an early 1840s version of chili! There is no [...]
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Fanthorp Fast Food
30 Nov 24
Anderson

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.