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Calendar: Educational

The Written Word

 Sunday, August 28th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Why is it important to know how to write a letter? Diaries, journals, and correspondence all contain the voice of their authors and important details for their reader. Learn how to send a letter in 1850 and try writing with pen and ink. Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

The Written Word

 Saturday, August 27th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Why is it important to know how to write a letter? Diaries, journals, and correspondence all contain the voice of their authors and important details for their reader. Learn how to send a letter in 1850 and try writing with pen and ink. Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Chaff in the Wind

 Sunday, August 21st, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Aug. 4, 1847 – “Thrashed out rye”. Now that our grain crop has been harvested, it’s time to thresh and winnow it to separate seed from stalk. Come help us make our harvest ready to be ground into flour! Contact Ben Baumgartner at ben.baumgartner@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Giants of Texas History at Washington-on-the-Brazos

 Saturday, August 20th, 2022 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos-State-Historic-Site

Texans today stand on the shoulders of great figures that lent their sweat, blood, tears, and lives to make Texas what it is today. Join us at Washington as we celebrate these incredible figures from out history, and maybe even get a chance to meet one or two of them while you’re here! From Stephen F. Austin to Sam Houston, come learn about the giants who made Texas, Texas. Contact Kevin Malcolm at kevin.malcolm@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 ext. 224 for more information.

Chaff in the Wind

 Saturday, August 20th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Aug. 4, 1847 – “Thrashed out rye”. Now that our grain crop has been harvested, it’s time to thresh and winnow it to separate seed from stalk. Come help us make our harvest ready to be ground into flour! Contact Ben Baumgartner at ben.baumgartner@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Keeping Cool in the Texas Heat

 Sunday, August 14th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Come stay cool with us in the heat of summer and discover what early Texans did to stay cool. Without modern A.C. you might be surprised at how comfortable you can be in a Texas summer. Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Keeping Cool in the Texas Heat

 Saturday, August 13th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Come stay cool with us in the heat of summer and discover what early Texans did to stay cool. Without modern A.C. you might be surprised at how comfortable you can be in a Texas summer. Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Farmers Nooning

 Sunday, August 7th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Taking a break, or “nooning,” in the heat of the day would help both enslaved and free 19th century farmers renew their energy on a long day in the blazing Texas sun! A little rest, food, water, and shade goes a long way. Pack a lunch and join us under the cottonwood trees by the crop fields as we take a break from our labors and recover so that we can finish out the day strong! Contact Ben Baumgartner at ben.baumgartner@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Farmers Nooning

 Saturday, August 6th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Taking a break, or “nooning,” in the heat of the day would help both enslaved and free 19th century farmers renew their energy on a long day in the blazing Texas sun! A little rest, food, water, and shade goes a long way. Pack a lunch and join us under the cottonwood trees by the crop fields as we take a break from our labors and recover so that we can finish out the day strong! Contact Ben Baumgartner at ben.baumgartner@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

School Time

 Sunday, July 31st, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Fancy learning 1850’s style? You can mind your manners and your ABC’s for a period school lesson at the Jones’ home while getting ready to head back for your upcoming school year! Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours

 Saturday, July 30th, 2022 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays through the end of July! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

School Time

 Saturday, July 30th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Fancy learning 1850’s style? You can mind your manners and your ABC’s for a period school lesson at the Jones’ home while getting ready to head back for your upcoming school year! Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

On Their Own Time

 Sunday, July 24th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Though free time for those enslaved at Barrington was typically limited to Sundays and occasional holidays, time off provided an opportunity to rest and enjoy a variety of games, music, and entertainment. Come learn how Jerry, Mary, or Willis might have spent their time off. Make and take a clay marble home with you! Contact Ben Baumgartner at ben.baumgartner@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information

Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours

 Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays through the end of July! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

On Their Own Time

 Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Though free time for those enslaved at Barrington was typically limited to Sundays and occasional holidays, time off provided an opportunity to rest and enjoy a variety of games, music, and entertainment. Come learn how Jerry, Mary, or Willis might have spent their time off. Make and take a clay marble home with you! Contact Ben Baumgartner at ben.baumgartner@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information

Painting the Perimeter

 Sunday, July 17th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Wear some old clothes and help us paint the fence and kitchen interior with whitewash. A traditional part of yearly cleaning it keeps the Plantation looking nice and tidy. Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Brenham Fire Museum Summer Hours

 Saturday, July 16th, 2022 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays through the end of July! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

“To range and guard the frontiers”; The Texas Rangers

 Saturday, July 16th, 2022 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos-State-Historic-Site

The Texas Mystique is embodied by the existence of the immortal Texas Rangers. From the earliest days of Texas, even before independence was declared, the Rangers have stood as the indominable defenders of Texas and the quintessential law enforcement of the Republic and State. Join us as we commemorate the service this most ancient Texas institution has rendered throughout our history. See the stages of development on this institution from its earliest roots to its modern incarnation as the “FBI of Texas”. Contact Kevin Malcolm at kevin.malcolm@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 ext. 224 for more information.

Painting the Perimeter

 Saturday, July 16th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Wear some old clothes and help us paint the fence and kitchen interior with whitewash. A traditional part of yearly cleaning it keeps the Plantation looking nice and tidy. Contact Barb King at barbara.king@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Pulling Fodder

 Sunday, July 10th, 2022 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site

Dr. Jones penned in his journal on July 13, 1854 – “Commenced taking corn blade fodder.” Although very few ears of corn were used to feed livestock, the dried leaves of the corn plants made excellent hay (fodder) that could be fed out to them as needed to supplement foraging. Come pull and make “hands” (bunches) of fodder from our corn crop. Contact Ben Baumgartner at ben.baumgartner@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

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