Calendar: History

Gamblers, Horse Racers, and Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington

 Saturday, April 4th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
 Event Details

Join us on Saturday, April 4th 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! As part of an exciting new partnership with the Texas Racing Commission, Racing Steward Darline Knight will be giving talks throughout the day about the modern horse racing industry in Texas. You won’t want to miss this amazing event!

15th Annual Texas Ranger Day

 Saturday, March 21st, 2026 :: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
 Burton Heritage Society & Railroad Depot
 Event Details

Historical displays & demonstrations, Legends of the Texas Rangers, Lil’ Mr. & Miss Texas Ranger. Annie Maud Avis Memorial Chili & Bean Cook-off. Tickets $15 adult and $10 kids aged 6-10. Raffle to win one Classic Gun. Music by Kountry Chick DJ. Railroad Depot & Cotton Warehouse tours. New this year: Celtaire String Band.

Ride the Train to Fun in Burton

 Friday, March 13th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 12:00pm
 Burton Heritage Society & Railroad Depot
 Event Details

Celebrate Spring Break week with a fun activity each morning at the Depot starting at 10am. Storytimes, art, music and more. Visit our FB event page for more details https://www.facebook.com/events/1722962415775709. For more information, call 979-803-0393 or email burtondepot@burtonheritagesociety.org. Sponsorships available. Also the Burton Railroad Depot will be open all Spring Break for tours from 11am to 4pm. www.burtonheritagesociety.org.

Ride the Train to Fun in Burton

 Thursday, March 12th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 12:00pm
 Burton Heritage Society & Railroad Depot
 Event Details

Celebrate Spring Break week with a fun activity each morning at the Depot starting at 10am. Storytimes, art, music and more. Visit our FB event page for more details https://www.facebook.com/events/1722962415775709. For more information, call 979-803-0393 or email burtondepot@burtonheritagesociety.org. Sponsorships available. Also the Burton Railroad Depot will be open all Spring Break for tours from 11am to 4pm. www.burtonheritagesociety.org.

Ride the Train to Fun in Burton

 Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 12:00pm
 Burton Heritage Society & Railroad Depot
 Event Details

Celebrate Spring Break week with a fun activity each morning at the Depot starting at 10am. Storytimes, art, music and more. Visit our FB event page for more details https://www.facebook.com/events/1722962415775709. For more information, call 979-803-0393 or email burtondepot@burtonheritagesociety.org. Sponsorships available. Also the Burton Railroad Depot will be open all Spring Break for tours from 11am to 4pm. www.burtonheritagesociety.org.

Ride the Train to Fun in Burton

 Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 12:00pm
 Burton Heritage Society & Railroad Depot
 Event Details

Celebrate Spring Break week with a fun activity each morning at the Depot starting at 10am. Storytimes, art, music and more. Visit our FB event page for more details https://www.facebook.com/events/1722962415775709. For more information, call 979-803-0393 or email burtondepot@burtonheritagesociety.org. Sponsorships available. Also the Burton Railroad Depot will be open all Spring Break for tours from 11am to 4pm. www.burtonheritagesociety.org.