All Historic Site Events

December 2023

December 7

The Christmas tree is up, the garlands are hanging, and the candles are battery-powered at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site this holiday season. Join us on December 7, 2023, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. as we have our annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy first floor tours of the Rayburn House as it’s decorated for Christmas, a holiday the Rayburn family celebrated. Stop by our Visitor Center for...

December 8

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 8

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 8

Dec. 8th 6:00p-8:30p

Silent Night and gunshots, festive music and solemn moments—an 1850s Texan Christmas experience! Discover the origins of some of our favorite Holiday traditions on December 8th and 9th as costumed interpreters bring to life the festivities of the season with musket-fire, music, dancing and more! Step into the historic home of the last President of the Republic, Dr...

December 9

Every second Saturday of the month, we open the site two hours early just for cyclists. Come and bike the Birthplace of Texas without worrying about cars.

When: Every second Saturday; 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Where: Enter through the gates at the base of the reflection pool. There will be places to park your car outside the gates.

Ages: Cycling Saturdays are open to all...

December 9

Did you miss us during "your week"? Now is your chance to come see us! The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites ALL City of employees to visit the Maxey House! Join us for a special tour of the Maxey House between Saturday, December 9 and Friday, December 15 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at no cost to you*. Site hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you...

December 9

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

December 9

People in the 1830s got sick, just like we do today, but they had very different ways of treating illness. Before modern medicine, people had to rely on natural ingredients like cinnamon and willow bark to cure illnesses.

Learn more about historic medicine and try making your own by grinding cinnamon bark in a mortar and pestle at our final Family Day of the year.

When:...

December 9

Savor the smells of a full 1850s holiday meal in preparation in the home’s detached kitchen. Holiday celebrations in early Texas always included good food, and entertaining family and friends. Turkey, chicken, and duck, beef, pork, and wild game, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and imported delicacies graced many tables in Austin during the holiday season. No reservations needed; demonstration...

December 9

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

December 9

Join us for a free presentation on the history of the Castroville Mills and its impact on Landmark Inn and Castroville.

December 9

Deck the halls with festive cheer with the Sam Rayburn House’s December Hands on History! Join us from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 9th to learn how to turn basic paper, glue, and string into creative holiday ornaments! The Hands on History program is come and go and does not require reservations. However, if you have questions or want to bring a large group, call 903.583.5558. The...

December 9

Join us for a presentation on the Vance family, their time at Landmark Inn and the legacy they left. 

December 9

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 9

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 9

Dec. 9th 6:00p-8:30p

Silent Night and gunshots, festive music and solemn moments—an 1850s Texan Christmas experience! Discover the origins of some of our favorite Holiday traditions on December 8th and 9th as costumed interpreters bring to life the festivities of the season with musket-fire, music, dancing and more! Step into the historic home of the last President of the Republic, Dr...

December 9

Take a candlelight tour of our beautiful nineteenth-century house, Maplecroft.  The soft glow of candles and old-time lights is guaranteed to fill you with the Christmas spirit.  As you explore our rooms, remember this house was filled with children.  If you are quiet enough, you can almost hear their laughter as they prepare for the holidays.  In our kitchen, you will find the stove lit with...

December 9

Come experience Christmas on the Prairie! Enjoy a cup of wassail as you visit Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight’s beautiful historic home decked out for the holidays followed by an old-fashioned sing-along by the campfire.

December 15

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 15

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 16

Join the ranch staff as we discuss the stained glass windows in the Goodnight historic home and try your hand at making your own "faux stained glass".  Programs at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Master Craftsman, Rex Smith will conduct the 3:00 pm adults only program and will demonstrate the art of making stained glass.  The cost of this program is $19 and reservations must be made by calling...

December 16

Ring in the holidays with the Soldiers, Officers, Ladies, and Friends of Fort McKavett! This year we are excited to announce a new experience showcasing the Christmas season with the Frontier Army as you see what life was like at Army outposts across the West. Below you can explore the two experiences we are offering! 

Victorian Christmas Fair Free Site Admission.  Historic craft-...

December 16

Settlers on the Texas frontier, especially settlers who lived far from the urban centers like San Felipe de Austin and Columbia like the McCormicks, had to rely on their own skill to make fabric for clothing. Women made homespun cotton fabric using spinning wheels and primitive looms.

Mary Rabb, who immigrated to Texas with her husband John in 1823, recalled her early days in Texas,...

December 16

Napkin Folding
The holiday season is coming fast and many of us will be entertaining family and friends. Napkins may seem like a mere afterthought, but what if you learned to make them a work of art? It would be that extra detail to turn your event into a masterpiece. Gloria will lead you through folding cloth napkins in three different styles. Call in advance to 915-533-5147, ext. 1002...

December 16

Join staff and volunteers at San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site for Texas history and holiday crafts to celebrate the Christmas season!

Christmas was much different for settlers in Mexican Texas than what most of us experience in our modern lives. The day’s activities will be aimed at history lovers and families alike. They include informational presentations on religion and...

December 16

10a-4p

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 after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of...

December 16

Join us for Dickens on the Brazos, a joint Christmas program for Fanthorp Inn and Washington-on-the-Brazos! The holiday fun continues at Independence Hall where interpreters from Fanthorp Inn will set up a Christmas Post Office. Families can come and write letters to family, loved ones, or even Santa. We’ll teach you how to write, fold, and seal letters just like they did when Henry Fanthorp...

December 16

Join us for Dickens on the Brazos, a joint Christmas program for Fanthorp Inn and Washington-on-the-Brazos! The holiday fun continues at Independence Hall where interpreters from Fanthorp Inn will set up a Christmas Post Office. Families can come and write letters to family, loved ones, or even Santa. We’ll teach you how to write, fold, and seal letters just like they did when Henry Fanthorp...

December 16

Kids of all ages are invited to join us in the Blake House to make glittery holiday slime. Afterward, everyone will settle in with a frosted Christmas cookie covered with sprinkles and a cup of hot chocolate to enjoy storytime with Mrs.Claus!

$2/person Reservation and prepayment are required. For information and registration: 903-935-3044

December 16

Visit the Magoffin Home today for a tour and as you tour the home, El Paso artist Krystya Robbins and others from the Polish Plein Air Art Exhibit will be painting int he Magoffin Home, creating works of art inspired by the historic home and its interior. Artists will be onsite between 1 and 3 pm, so come for a tour at noon, one, or two o'clock to see them work their magic with paint and brush...

December 16

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 16

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 16

Step back in time and tour the plantation house decorated in the style of a mid-1800s Christmas. See the feather tree, learn about toys popular for gift giving during the period, and view the dining room table set for a sumptuous holiday feast. Relax outside and enjoy the beverage of the season, wassail, and Christmas cookies. Santa will also be available for photos.

December 17

10a–4p

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 on how Charity and Lucy or Amy would labor to put three meals a day on the table. View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation...

December 17

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 17

Join Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill this holiday season as the grounds transform for our annual holiday lights event. Walk along our historic trail to themed displays such as Candy Lane, Holiday in the Dog Park, O Tannenbaum musical display, and more. Step back in time as you walk through the Kreische House, decorated in the traditional 19th century German style, and learn about Christmas...

December 19

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 19

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 20

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 20

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 21

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 21

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 22

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 22

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 23

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

December 23

Walk the trails of the beautifully decorated Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill state historic sites. Enjoy scenic vistas, light displays, and a traditionally decorated Kreische House exterior. Note: entertainment, refreshments, family activities, visits with Santa, and special programs will not be available during Trail of Lights Encore. For more information, visit www....

January 2024

January 6

The San Jacinto Battleground is home to more than 200 species of birds, and the best time to see them is first thing in the morning. Every first Saturday of the month, we open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site. The site is open to vehicles, but we ask that visitors be respectful of those enjoying the wildlife and keep noise to a minimum.

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January 6

Rice Salad

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a mid-...

January 6

Guest artisans will demonstrate various textile techniques including Quilting, Embroidery, Crochet, and Knitting.

January 13

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

January 13


Henry Fanthorp was said to serve a cup of coffee so strong that it could bear up an iron wedge! During this program we will be set up in the tavern at Washington on the Brazos; roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee and its surprising 19th Century alternatives.
Contact Chandler Wahrmund (chandler.wahrmund@thc.texas.gov) for more information
 

January 13


Henry Fanthorp was said to serve a cup of coffee so strong that it could bear up an iron wedge! During this program we will be set up in the tavern at Washington on the Brazos; roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee and its surprising 19th Century alternatives.
Contact Chandler Wahrmund (chandler.wahrmund@thc.texas.gov) for more information
 

January 13

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

January 13

Guest artisans will demonstrate various textile techniques including Quilting, Embroidery, Crochet, and Knitting.

January 20

10a-4p

What do you do on cold days? Some outdoor work must still be done, but there are also indoor tasks like mending clothes or harness that can be done nearer a fireplace! Practice your stitches while making a pincushion in the parlor of the main house, and head to the Quarter to try your hand sewing leather at the stitching horse! Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or...

January 20

Guest artisans will demonstrate various textile techniques including Quilting, Embroidery, Crochet, and Knitting.

January 21

10a-4p

What do you do on cold days? Some outdoor work must still be done, but there are also indoor tasks like mending clothes or harness that can be done nearer a fireplace! Practice your stitches while making a pincushion in the parlor of the main house, and head to the Quarter to try your hand sewing leather at the stitching horse! Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or...

January 27

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

January 27

Join us in January for a new East Austin tradition - the French Legation Flea Market!

We're transforming our grounds into a 2-acre, open-air vintage, antiques and crafts market. Interested vendors can apply via our Microsoft Forms or Google Forms application until December 1st. Where else can you brag about being a vendor at the oldest recorded house in Austin? 

From 11am to 12...

January 27

Join us for a talk with Texas Historical Commission's own, Jamie Ross, Archeological Collections Manager, for a fascinating talk and demonstation about the history and modern implications of transferware pottery. In honor of the French Legation's temporary loan of Texian Campaigne Ware pottery (on display in the French Legation), participants can join for a talk on the history of transferware...

January 27

Guest artisans will demonstrate various textile techniques including Quilting, Embroidery, Crochet, and Knitting.

February 2024

February 3

10a-4p

Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century. Their main source of meat, pork, has been preserved by drying, salting and smoking for centuries. Join us for our annual butchering and curing weekend, where we will be butchering a hog on Saturday and beginning the curing process on Sunday. This program will be ongoing, so if you wish to see every...

February 3

Bread

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a mid-afternoon...

February 4

10a-4p

Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century. Their main source of meat, pork, has been preserved by drying, salting and smoking for centuries. Join us for our annual butchering and curing weekend, where we will be butchering a hog on Saturday and beginning the curing process on Sunday. This program will be ongoing, so if you wish to see every...

February 10

Feb. 10 - Victorian Valentines,

Feb. 17 - Flower Language

Feb. 24 - Victorian Love Letters

Programs will be presented at 11, 1 and 3.

February 10

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

February 10

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

February 17

Feb. 10 - Victorian Valentines,

Feb. 17 - Flower Language

Feb. 24 - Victorian Love Letters

Programs will be presented at 11, 1 and 3.

February 17

10a-4p

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 after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of...

February 18

10a–4p

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 on how Charity and Lucy or Amy would labor to put three meals a day on the table. View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation...

February 24

Feb. 10 - Victorian Valentines,

Feb. 17 - Flower Language

Feb. 24 - Victorian Love Letters

Programs will be presented at 11, 1 and 3.

February 24

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

February 24

You are invited to the wedding of Rachel Virginia Kennard and Henry Fanthorp! Join us at San Felipe de Austin to commemorate the 190th anniversary of the Fanthorps' union . Hear the story of their early life, courtship, and marriage, and discover traditions associated with a colonial Texas wedding.

Contact Chandler Wahrmund at Chandler.Wahrmund@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x250 or...

February 24

You are invited to the wedding of Rachel Virginia Kennard and Henry Fanthorp! Join us at San Felipe de Austin to commemorate the 190th anniversary of the Fanthorps' union . Hear the story of their early life, courtship, and marriage, and discover traditions associated with a colonial Texas wedding.

Contact Chandler Wahrmund at Chandler.Wahrmund@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x250 or...

March 2024

March 2

New Orleans Pudding 

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a...

March 9

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

March 9

In 1850 the Fanthorp Inn produced over 365 lbs of butter! Stop by the tavern at Washington -on-the-Brazos this weekend to see how butter was churned back in the 1800s.

Contact Chandler Wahrmund at Chandler.Wahrmund@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x250 for more information.

March 9

In 1850 the Fanthorp Inn produced over 365 lbs of butter! Stop by the tavern at Washington -on-the-Brazos this weekend to see how butter was churned back in the 1800s.

Contact Chandler Wahrmund at Chandler.Wahrmund@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x250 for more information.

March 9

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

March 16

10a-4p

Plowing the land was a quintessential 1850s farming skill! Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the operations of early Texas farms. Whether it was pulling plows, harrowing fields, hauling cotton, or cultivating corn, beasts of burden made light work of sometimes daunting tasks. Join Barrington Plantation and the Texas Draft Horse...

March 17

10a-4p

Plowing the land was a quintessential 1850s farming skill! Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the operations of early Texas farms. Whether it was pulling plows, harrowing fields, hauling cotton, or cultivating corn, beasts of burden made light work of sometimes daunting tasks. Join Barrington Plantation and the Texas Draft Horse...

March 23

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

April 2024

April 6

10a-4p

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 BarringtonPlantation@...

April 6

Pot Roast 

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a mid-...

April 7

10a-4p

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 BarringtonPlantation@...

April 13

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

April 13

Its election season and the Washington Municipality (which included present day Anderson) needs a new alcalde.  Choose from and learn about actual people who were candidates from the Washington Municipality. After making an informed decision, cast your vote in a replica 1830s ballot box! The votes will be counted at the end of the day and the results will be shared to social media and compared...

April 13

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

April 20

10a-4p

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 after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of...

April 21

10a–4p

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 on how Charity and Lucy or Amy would labor to put three meals a day on the table. View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation...

April 27

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

May 2024

May 4

7 Cups Salad 

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a mid-...

May 11

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

May 11

10a-4p

Learn what life was like for women in the 1850s! Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth century women. Areas of responsibility change when explored from the perspective of a mother like Mrs. Jones, or an enslaved woman, like Mary, in the field. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214...

May 11

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

May 12

10a-4p

Learn what life was like for women in the 1850s! Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth century women. Areas of responsibility change when explored from the perspective of a mother like Mrs. Jones, or an enslaved woman, like Mary, in the field. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214...

May 25

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

June 2024

June 1

10a-4p

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 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. Join us for a weekend of reflection on the...

June 1

Savory Potato Biscuits 

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include...

June 2

10a-4p

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 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. Join us for a weekend of reflection on the...

June 8

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

June 8

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

June 15

10a-4p

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 after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of...

June 16

10a–4p

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 on how Charity and Lucy or Amy would labor to put three meals a day on the table. View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation...

June 22

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

July 2024

July 6

10a-4p

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 builds over the busy crop season! Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information. 

July 6

Coffee Frappé 

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a mid-...

July 7

10a-4p

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 builds over the busy crop season! Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information. 

July 13

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

July 13

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

July 20

10a-4p

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 after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of...

July 21

10a–4p

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 on how Charity and Lucy or Amy would labor to put three meals a day on the table. View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation...

July 27

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

August 2024

August 3

10a-4p

Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” -- a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more...

August 3

Coffee Jelly 

Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a mid-...

August 4

10a-4p

Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” -- a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more...

August 10

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.

August 10

Whether you have never crocheted or have projects you are working on right now, join us for some crochet in the Home. We will provide instruction and patterns for those who want to try and a soothing space with lots of inspiration for those looking to work on their own. Bring your own supplies or let us supply you. Either way, we look forward to your crocheting company. Learning a new hobby...

August 17

10a-4p

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 after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of...

August 18

10a–4p

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 on how Charity and Lucy or Amy would labor to put three meals a day on the table. View a cooking demonstration focusing on higher quality cuts of pork, or purchased foodstuffs, using historic recipes. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation...

August 24

If you are looking for a place to relax, stretch, and get back in touch with nature then we have the place for you. Join our favorite yoga trainer, Rebecca, as she leads you through a vinyasa flow in our beautiful grounds at the Magoffin Home, weather permitting. Reconnect with nature as you recenter your mind and body.

Call ahead to reserve your spot at 915-533-5147, ext. 1002.