Family, friends and visitors all enjoy popular events that are planned throughout the year. Wine Walks, Fun Runs, Festivals and Fairs put smiles on faces young and young at heart!

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Preparing for a Convention: Making Benches and Chairs

 Saturday, February 21st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

190 years ago, in February 1836, the town of Washington was preparing for the most important meeting in Texas History, the Convention of 1836. 59 delegates from across Texas would soon be descending upon the town, and carpenter Samuel Heath was hard at work. He had been contracted to repair Independence Hall, and build furniture, namely chairs and benches for the delegates. Join us as we build a staked leg bench and fix some chairs in the Heath’s Carpentry Shop! For more information contact Tynan Shadle at tynan.shadle@thc.texas.gov, or at 936-878-2214 ext. 224.

Romeo and Juliet

 Saturday, February 21st, 2026 :: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center

William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers from feuding families marry in secret, but miscommunication and ancient hatred lead to tragic deaths that finally end their families’ bitter feud in this powerful one-act adaptation.

Romeo and Juliet

 Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 :: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center

William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers from feuding families marry in secret, but miscommunication and ancient hatred lead to tragic deaths that finally end their families’ bitter feud in this powerful one-act adaptation.

Texas Independence Day Celebration – Homeschool Day

 Friday, February 27th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

SAVE THE DATE because the Texas Independence Day Celebration is back! After two years of exciting renovations to the historic site, we are happy to announce that our annual Texas Independence Day Celebration has returned with a bit of a change in schedule. Celebrate the 190th anniversary of Texas Independence with three events in one weekend!
February 27 Homeschool Day
Explore, learn, and have fun at our Homeschool day from 9am-1pm. Check out an interactive Timeline of the Texas Revolution in the newly created Washington Townsite Experience. Enjoy amazing new exhibits and activities at the Star of the Republic Museum and make a trip to Barrington Living History Farm for awesome historical performances and living history programs!

Echoes of Independence – A Lantern Tour

 Friday, February 27th, 2026 :: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The echoes of Texas Independence can still be heard in the town of Washington 190 years later. On this candlelit, lantern tour you will witness historic scenes surrounding the creation of a new nation! Meet David Crockett during his stay in Washington on his way to the Alamo. Speak with George C. Childress as he works on the Declaration of Independence. Watch the growing friendship of Lorenzo de Zavala and William Fairfax Gray and experience the drama and chaos of the Runaway Scrape. See all of this among the wonderful night time backdrop of the newly created Washington Townsite Experience. (Ticket information coming soon)

Family Style Farm Feast

 Friday, February 27th, 2026 :: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 Deeply Rooted Ranch

Enjoy a casual, locally sourced and thoughtfully crafted meal in Deeply Rooted Ranch’s welcoming dining room. Served family style at our communal tables, making friends and meeting neighbors is highly encouraged!

The menu will consist of a locally sourced protein, 2 farm sides, a salad, house made breads or rolls and a delicious, seasonal dessert. Water, tea and coffee are included.

All ages are welcome, BYOB.

Texas Independence Day Celebration – Echoes of Independence: A Lantern Tour (Tickets required)

 Friday, February 27th, 2026 :: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

SAVE THE DATE because the Texas Independence Day Celebration is back! After two years of exciting renovations to the historic site, we are happy to announce that our annual Texas Independence Day Celebration has returned with a bit of a change in schedule. Celebrate the 190th anniversary of Texas Independence with three events in one weekend!
Echoes of Independence: A Lantern Tour (Tickets required) 6pm-9pm
The echoes of Texas Independence can still be heard in the town of Washington 190 years later. On this candlelit, lantern tour you will witness historic scenes surrounding the creation of a new nation! Meet David Crockett during his stay in Washington on his way to the Alamo. Speak with George C. Childress as he works on the Declaration of Independence. Watch the growing friendship of Lorenzo de Zavala and William Fairfax Gray and experience the drama and chaos of the Runaway Scrape. See all of this among the wonderful night time backdrop of the newly created Washington Townsite Experience. (Ticket information available at www.wheretexasbecametexas.org)