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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Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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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
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Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
See the site
![Farmer walking an ox.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_001.jpg?h=e952d2f0&itok=wPHX15tl)
![Plantation grounds with a barn in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_003.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=ORE5L7Xc)
![Bedroom.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_004.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=TV_5DJDb)
![Small cabin.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_005.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=uIvw0hCM)
![Living room at the main Barrington Plantation house.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_006.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=aVJ4E8qy)
![Farmer walking oxen.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_007.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=a1VdHd0u)
![Main Barrington Plantation house.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_008.jpg?h=e838b7a4&itok=S16TfWTc)
![Barn](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_009.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=0CvAoBuS)
![Turkey.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_011.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=gdGj_jHA)
![Small cabin.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_012.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=9H_WCD6L)
![Room inside servant quarters.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_013.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=PUkEmbbK)
![Checkerboard on a table.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_014.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=auree7Xm)
![Farmer walking an ox.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_001.jpg?h=e952d2f0&itok=wPHX15tl)
![Plantation grounds with a barn in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_003.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=ORE5L7Xc)
![Bedroom.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_004.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=TV_5DJDb)
![Small cabin.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_005.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=uIvw0hCM)
![Living room at the main Barrington Plantation house.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_006.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=aVJ4E8qy)
![Farmer walking oxen.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_007.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=a1VdHd0u)
![Main Barrington Plantation house.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_008.jpg?h=e838b7a4&itok=S16TfWTc)
![Barn](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_009.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=0CvAoBuS)
![Turkey.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_011.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=gdGj_jHA)
![Small cabin.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_012.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=9H_WCD6L)
![Room inside servant quarters.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_013.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=PUkEmbbK)
![Checkerboard on a table.](/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_014.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=auree7Xm)
![Farmer walking oxen.](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_007.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=hcXkDHMn)
Plan Your Visit
Barrington Plantation is part of the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site complex. Find out more about the site and activies.
![Room inside servant quarters.](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_013.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=IzoFmnAz)
Barrington Plantation History
The Washington area was the site of the final home of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
![People hanging out on the porch.](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_002.jpg?h=46303fb5&itok=yJ7U11Ie)
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.
![Checkerboard on a table.](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-11/Barrington-Plantation_014.jpg?h=571f8567&itok=d92YtlSH)
School Programs
Plan an unforgettable educational adventure for your students with our engaging field trip experiences.
![Front of the Star of the Republic Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Star-Republic-Museum-01.jpg?h=d4437458&itok=s-UJ1ziE)
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.
![Outside Independence Hall at Washington on the Brazos](/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_card/public/2023-12/Washington%20on%20the%20Brazos_01.jpg?h=cf77c377&itok=Kv7dozu6)
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 Plantation
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