Texas Independence Day Celebration

February 27 & 28

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Feb 2026

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 02/14/2026 - 02/15/2026
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>>


Fanthorp Wedding

Fanthorp Wedding – 02/14/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

You are invited to the wedding of Mary Ann Fanthorp and William Stone! Join us in commemorating the anniversary of the couple that continued the… Learn More>>


The Republic of Texas is no more!

The Republic of Texas is no more! – 02/19/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us as we commemorate the 180th anniversary of Texas Statehood. On February 19, 1846, Anson Jones lowered the Texas flag and raised the American… Learn More>>


Preparing for a Convention: Making Benches and Chairs

Preparing for a Convention: Making Benches and Chairs – 02/21/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

190 years ago, in February 1836, the town of Washington was preparing for the most important meeting in Texas History, the Convention of 1836. 59… Learn More>>


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>>


Mar 2026

Beasts of Burden

Beasts of Burden – 03/14/2026 - 03/15/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Plowing the land was a quintessential 1850s farming skill! Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the… Learn More>>


Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride

Tribal Rendezvous & Stagecoach Ride – 03/28/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In 1844 Sam Houston wrote that members of the Shawnee and Delaware tribes gathered near Fanthorp to exchange pelts and goods. Stop by the inn… Learn More>>


 

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San Jacinto Ball at Fanthorp Inn
05/03/2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You are cordially invited to a ball commemorating the Battle of San Jacinto which will take place on Saturday May 3rd from 5-8PM at the [...]
Gamblers, Horse Racers & Sports of All Classes
05/17/2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
RESCHEDULED FROM 4/5 to 5/17. Join us and experience the atmosphere of race day at Washington-on-the Brazos! The Jockey Club track in 1840s Washington became [...]
Plows & Petticoats: A Woman's Role
05/17/2025 - 05/18/2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn what life was like for women in the 1850s! Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth [...]
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 [...]
Events on 05/03/2025
Events on 05/31/2025

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.