Toast to Texas Family Festival

March 1st

 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Jan 2025

Crockett Comes to Town

Crockett Comes to Town – 01/25/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In late January 1836, the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers under William Harrison’s command arrived in Washington on their way to San Antonio and the Alamo. Among… Learn More>>

Feb 2025

Fanthorp Wedding & Stagecoach Ride

Fanthorp Wedding & Stagecoach Ride – 02/08/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

You are invited to the wedding of Rachel Virginia Kennard and Henry Fanthorp! Join us in commemorating the 191st anniversary of the couple that started… Learn More>>

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter – 02/15/2025 - 02/16/2025
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>>

Texas Needs Your Vote! Delegate Election Day

Texas Needs Your Vote! Delegate Election Day – 02/15/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

On February 1st, 1836, an election was held Texas wide to elect delegates to attend the Convention of 1836 at Washington. The men elected to… Learn More>>

Mar 2025

A Toast to Texas Family Festival

A Toast to Texas Family Festival – 03/01/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for A Toast to Texas Family Festival on March 1st at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site as we celebrate the Anniversary of Signing of… Learn More>>

 

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Before Freedom Came
Before Freedom Came
06/01/2024 - 06/02/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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 [...]
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Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
06/08/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Washington on the Brazos Site
Washington on the Brazos is proud to celebrate Juneteenth as a part of Washington County’s long history of marking the end of slavery in Texas. [...]
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Cooking in the Quarter
Cooking in the Quarter
06/15/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal [...]
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Cooking in the Kitchen
Cooking in the Kitchen
06/16/2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Experience the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared, and reflect [...]
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Events on 06/01/2024
Before Freedom Came
Before Freedom Came
1 Jun 24
Washington
Events on 06/08/2024
Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration
8 Jun 24
Washington
Events on 06/15/2024
Cooking in the Quarter
Cooking in the Quarter
15 Jun 24
Washington
Events on 06/16/2024
Cooking in the Kitchen
Cooking in the Kitchen
16 Jun 24
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.