Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

June 21st

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jun 2025

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025
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>>


“Coppers, Tigers & Pharos” Gambling at Fanthorp Inn

“Coppers, Tigers & Pharos” Gambling at Fanthorp Inn – 06/14/2025 - 06/15/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Place your bets! Will you let it ride on the high card or copper your king? Better consult the coffin driver to find out. Stop… Learn More>>


Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

Juneteenth Heritage Celebration – 06/21/2025
10:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 21st from 10am to 4:30pm on the grounds of Washington… Learn More>>


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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Focus Weekend- Farmers Nooning
08/05/2023 - 08/06/2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Taking a break, or “nooning,” in the heat of the day would help both enslaved and free 19th century farmers renew their energy on a [...]
Runaway Scrape Escape Room
08/12/2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Star of the Republic Museum invites visitors to put on their thinking caps and find their way out of the museum’s newest attraction – a [...]
Focus Weekend- Traveling in Texas
08/12/2023 - 08/13/2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
There are 1,774 miles between Anson Jones’ hometown in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and where he lived in Washington, Texas. How did he get there? Long [...]
Living History Saturday: Quill Pen Writing
08/19/2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to write with a quill pen? Then this program is for you! Come try your hand at quill pen writing and [...]
Focus Weekend- The Written Word
08/26/2023 - 08/27/2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Corn: Field to Table
09/02/2023 - 09/03/2023    
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 [...]
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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.