Historic Site Grand Re-Opening!

November 8th

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Oct 2025

White Gold: Cotton in Texas

White Gold: Cotton in Texas – 10/04/2025 - 10/05/2025
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… Learn More>>


Fanthorp Inn Stagecoach Day

Fanthorp Inn Stagecoach Day – 10/10/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us on Friday Oct 10 from 10am to 4pm for a stagecoach day at the Fanthorp Inn. We'll have special activities and tours of… Learn More>>


Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 10/18/2025 - 10/19/2025
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>>


Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices

Memento Mori: Fanthorp Funeral Practices – 10/24/2025 - 11/02/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Come visit the inn as, we commemorate the 158th anniversary of Henry and Rachel Fanthorp’s passing. Explore the unique and peculiar ways Victorian families mourned… Learn More>>


Nov 2025

Grand Re-Opening at Washington-on-the-Brazos

Grand Re-Opening at Washington-on-the-Brazos – 11/08/2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site has undergone a $51 million renovation over the last two years. When re-opened on November 8, 2025, visitors will experience… Learn More>>


Dec 2025

Candlelight Christmas

Candlelight Christmas – 12/12/2025 - 12/13/2025
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Silent Night and gunshots, festive music and solemn moments—an 1850s Texan Christmas experience! Discover the origins of some of our favorite Holiday traditions on December… Learn More>>


Feb 2026

Texas Independence Day Celebration

Texas Independence Day Celebration – 02/27/2026 - 02/28/2026
All Day

SAVE THE DATE because the Texas Independence Day Celebration is back! After two years of exciting renovations to the historic site, we are happy to… Learn More>>


 

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11:00 AM - Hands-On History
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Sam Houston’s Washington
05/11/2016 - 06/05/2016    
All Day
Through June 5, 2016 Visitors can find out what the town of Washington was like during the Republic years at this special exhibit that features [...]
Summer Fun 2016 at Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site
05/28/2016 - 09/03/2016    
All Day
Site’s attractions and parkland open year-round with special activities
Food from The Farm
05/28/2016    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
  This discussion addresses heirloom vegetables and flowers, companion planting as a natural pesticide; organic farming; and seed saving. Barrington Living History Farm. Contact: Kellie [...]
Music Makes a Celebration
05/28/2016    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
4th Saturdays of the month, May-September 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27 and September 24) Discover the music that inspired [...]
Hands-On History
06/04/2016    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Every Saturday June 4th – August 20th (June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, [...]
Events on 05/11/2016
Sam Houston’s Washington
11 May 16
Washington
Events on 05/28/2016
Events on 06/04/2016
Hands-On History
4 Jun 16
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.