Horse Racing in Washington

Nov 14th

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Oct 2026

Archeology Day/Hands-on-Cart

Archeology Day/Hands-on-Cart – 10/17/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Celebrate Archeology Month with a day full of archeology. Learn the tasks of an archeologist with a dig box and hands-on activities. Included with General… Learn More>>


Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Tour

Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Tour – 10/23/2026 - 10/25/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come visit the inn as, we commemorate the 159th anniversary of Henry and Rachel Fanthorps’ passing. Explore the unique and peculiar ways Victorian families mourned… Learn More>>


Labor of Thine Hands: Trades in Early Texas

Labor of Thine Hands: Trades in Early Texas – 10/24/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ponder for a moment all the skillsand trades practiced by others that you rely upon each day. Could you survive without them? Just as you require the… Learn More>>


Memnto Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Tours & Stagecoach Ride

Memnto Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Tours & Stagecoach Ride – 10/30/2026 - 11/01/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come visit the inn as, we commemorate the 159th anniversary of Henry and Rachel Fanthorps’ passing. Explore the unique and peculiar ways Victorian families mourned… Learn More>>


Nov 2026

Gamblers, Horse Racers and Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington

Gamblers, Horse Racers and Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington – 11/14/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, Nov 14th for an exciting 19th century horse racing exhibition! This year’s event will feature 5 races on the track at… Learn More>>


Fanthorp Fast Food

Fanthorp Fast Food – 11/21/2026
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! For more information… Learn More>>


Dec 2026

Twilight at Fanthorp Inn

Twilight at Fanthorp Inn – 12/12/2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Travel back in time and experience a period holiday celebration at the Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, TX! Activities begin at the Grimes County courthouse in… Learn More>>


 

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Corn: Field to Table
08/31/2024 - 09/01/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The ears of corn that dried in the summer sun have been gathered to the corn crib. Head to the barn and race a friend [...]
Election 1844
Join us on Labor Day for a special program across two sites! Barrington Plantation and Fanthorp Inn are opening up on Labor Day Sep 2nd [...]
Fanthorp Family Cemetery
09/14/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
For over 180 years the Fanthorp Family Cemetery has served as the final resting place for Fanthorp family members and some of the most notable [...]
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
09/14/2024 - 09/15/2024    
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 [...]
Living History Saturday: Stitching up Liberty
09/28/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In 1844, 180 years ago this year, Anson Jones was inaugurated as the last President of the Republic of Texas. He is often referred to [...]
White Gold: Cotton in Texas
09/28/2024 - 09/29/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Selling cotton picked by those enslaved was the main source of Barrington’s income – a cash crop. This special program gives visitors the hands-on opportunity [...]
Fanthorp Inn's 37th Anniversary Celebration & Stagecoach Ride
10/05/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stagecoach Rides are BACK! Join us on Saturday October 5th from 10 am to 4pm as we celebrate the 37th anniversary of Fanthorp opening to [...]
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Election 1844
2 Sep 24
Events on 09/14/2024

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.