Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 21st

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

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>>


“In Vito Veritas” Mustang Grape Wine at Fanthorp Inn

“In Vito Veritas” Mustang Grape Wine at Fanthorp Inn – 08/09/2025 - 08/10/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In August of 1849 local physician and Texas declaration signer, Dr. C.B. Stewart, wrote of a French immigrant who made the sweetest port wine from… Learn More>>


 

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First Friday at Fanthorp
07/01/2022    
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on the first Friday of June, July, and August for special guided tours of the inn at 12, 4, and 6 PM. Each [...]
Focus Weekend- Summer Sweets
07/02/2022 - 07/03/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
We are getting ready for the 4th so we’ll be making some period desserts and talking about picnics like ones Dr. Jones might have attended. [...]
Focus Weekend - Pulling Fodder
07/09/2022 - 07/10/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dr. Jones penned in his journal on July 13, 1854 – “Commenced taking corn blade fodder.” Although very few ears of corn were used to [...]
Fanthorp Focus Weekend: "Amnesty for All Offenses" Fanthorp & Reconstruction
07/09/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Travel back to the summer of 1865 and the conclusion of the Civil War. Discover the story of how Henry Fanthorp received a Presidential Pardon [...]
Focus Weekend - Painting the Perimeter
07/16/2022 - 07/17/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wear some old clothes and help us paint the fence and kitchen interior with whitewash. A traditional part of yearly cleaning it keeps the Plantation [...]
“To range and guard the frontiers”; The Texas Rangers
07/16/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Texas Mystique is embodied by the existence of the immortal Texas Rangers. From the earliest days of Texas, even before independence was declared, the [...]
Farmer's Market
07/16/2022    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us under the Live Oaks at the Visitor Center for our local Farmers Market. Local vendors selling a variety of goods. 10:00 am to [...]
Focus Weekend - On Their Own Time
07/23/2022 - 07/24/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Though free time for those enslaved at Barrington was typically limited to Sundays and occasional holidays, time off provided an opportunity to rest and enjoy [...]
Hands on History
07/23/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and visit the Star of the Republic Museum for our Hands-On-History weekends for the Summer of 2022. Hands-On crafts will be available from 10am-4pm [...]
Special Program - School Time!
07/30/2022 - 07/31/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fancy learning 1850’s style? You can mind your manners and your ABC’s for a period school lesson at the Jones’ home while getting ready to [...]
Hands on History
07/30/2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and visit the Star of the Republic Museum for our Hands-On-History weekends for the Summer of 2022. Hands-On crafts will be available from 10am-4pm [...]
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First Friday at Fanthorp
1 Jul 22
Anderson
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Focus Weekend- Summer Sweets
2 Jul 22
Washington
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Focus Weekend - On Their Own Time
23 Jul 22
Washington
Hands on History
23 Jul 22
Washington
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Special Program - School Time!
30 Jul 22
Washington
Hands on History
30 Jul 22
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.