Hours
Wednesday to Sunday (tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum:
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Townsite and Barrington Farm:
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Monday to Tuesday (no tickets required)
Visitor Center & Grounds:
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
All other facilities closed
Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Children (6-17) $6
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Adult Tour Group (per person) $8
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
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.
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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.
Washington-on-the-Brazos Complex
Head to our Washington-on-the-Brazos Complex landing page to see events at all three sites, plan your trip, explore the campus, and learn about education opportunities.
Events at Barrington Living History Farm
Volunteer Recruitment Event
Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Want to tell stories of Texas history, dress up in period clothes, learn to work with heritage livestock? We have volunteer jobs for YOU! Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1pm-4pm at our conference center for a Washington-on-the-Brazos Volunteer Recruitment Event. Information and volunteer job descriptions will be available for the following areas at the complex; Independence Hall/Washington Townsite, Barrington Living History Farm, Fanthorp Inn, Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Tynan Shadle (tynan.shadle@thc.texas.gov) or Adam Arnold (adam.arnold@thc.texas.gov) or call 936-878-2214.
Gamblers, Horse Racers, and Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Join us on Saturday for an exciting 19th century horse racing exhibition! This year’s event will feature 5 races on the track at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm. You’ll enjoy the atmosphere of race day, with period games like faro, refreshments, stick horse races for kids, and wagon rides by Iron Horse Guest Ranch! For more information, please contact Tynan Shadle at tynan.shadle@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 ext. 224.
Spring Cleaning
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Spring cleaning is a yearly ritual that modern conveniences have nearly obliterated the need to do. Preparing a home for warmer weather by chasing out cobwebs and dirt, scrubbing walls and floors, was much more laborious in the 1850s than cleaning today! Help sweep, wash windows, beat rugs and mattresses, and wash and wax furniture as needed. Contact us at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
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