Saturday, September 12th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce
Event Details
Chappell Hill transforms into a colorful outdoor gallery of vintage, historic and barn quilts. Enjoy this beloved tradition along with small-town charm. Free admission
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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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 Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Event Details
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 Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Sunday, July 19th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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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 Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Event Details
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 Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 :: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
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The Washington County Historical Commission is proud to partner with The Barnhill Center to present a special presentation of a Thomas Jefferson living-history presentation on Sunday, July 5th at 3pm at The Barnhill Center in Brenham.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with a remarkable living-history presentation featuring an actor portraying Thomas Jefferson. In this engaging and inspiring program, “Jefferson” will take audiences back to the summer of 1776 and describe, in his own words, how he drafted the Declaration of Independence — the ideas that shaped it, the debates that surrounded it, and the enduring principles of liberty that continue to define America today. Perfect for history lovers, students, and patriotic Americans of all ages, this special America 250 event offers a rare opportunity to experience the birth of the nation through the eyes of one of its Founding Fathers.
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Living History Farm
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Join us for an 1850s style Independence Day celebration! bring your own picnic basket to Barrington and enjoy al-fresco dining, then try your hand at some yard games and races (don’t miss the “pig bladder” toss)! Next, head over to Independence Hall for an ongoing game of “rounders” (like baseball), with hourly readings of the Declaration of Independence followed by musket salutes! Contact Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x.248 for more information.
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 :: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Event Details
Join us for our Annual Judge Eddie E. Harrison Juneteenth Heritage Celebration!
This year’s focus will be Charting New Ground: African American Trailblazers.
In addition to the speakers there will be Cultural Heritage Booths, Food Vendors, and Craft Vendors in the Conference Center.
Schedule of Events:
11:30-12:15 Welcome and Prayer/Millican MBC Choir “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
12:15-12:45 Speaker, Dr. Christine Nix 1st Female African American Texas Ranger
1:00-2:00 Performance by the Fantasy Band
2:15-2:45 Speaker, Lori A. Moore Bartley, Descendant of TX State Senator Matthew Gaines
2:45-3:15 Performance by Christina Williams
3:30-4:00 Speaker Tabitha W. Snoddy, Descendant of TX Congressman R.J. Moore
4:15-4:45 Performance by Tamesha Pruett-Ray
Sunday, June 21st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Event Details
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 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. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Living History Farm
Event Details
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 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. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
