Travel back in time to 1850 and explore the original home of Dr. Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas. The Jones family lived at the farm for over a decade, building a successful cotton farm with enslaved labor after Texas joined the union. This living history farm is complete with period costumed interpreters using 19th century farming practices for planting, cultivating, harvesting, and working with livestock. Explore the sights and smells of farm life and experience the daily lives of those who came 150 years ago.
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $8
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $7
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $20, each additional child $1
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
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Plan Your Visit
Barrington Living History Farm is part of the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site complex. Find out more about the site and activities.
Barrington Living History Farm History
The Washington area was the site of the final home of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Adult Group Tours
Our adult group tours offer a captivating journey inviting visitors to step back in time and experience the events that shaped our great state.
School Programs
Plan an unforgettable educational adventure for your students with our engaging field trip experiences.
Star of the Republic Museum
The star-shaped museum commemorates the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence and the last capital of the Republic of Texas.
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Known as "Where Texas Became Texas," it was on this site that on March 1, 1836, Texas delegates met to formally announce Texas' intention to separate from Mexico.
Events at Barrington Living History Farm
Before Freedom Came (Saturday)
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Before freedom came, enslaved women and men, like Mary, Jerry, Willis, Jake, Lucy, and Charity, would labor on plantations like Barrington, sunrise to sunset – and even later – producing income and maintaining the planter’s home.
Before Freedom Came (Sunday)
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Before freedom came, enslaved women and men, like Mary, Jerry, Willis, Jake, Lucy, and Charity, would labor on plantations like Barrington, sunrise to sunset – and even later – producing income and maintaining the planter’s home.
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter (Saturday)
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared.
Barrington Living History Farm in the Blog
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