Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
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 BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Antique Carousel
Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!
Rides are only $1 per rider.
Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!
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Bee Gees Gold
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
John Acosta has portrayed Barry Gibb for over 15 years, all over the world. His zest for details is like no other, from the look to the incredible falsettos that make this music so sensational. John is joined by Eric Sean as Robin Gibb and Pete Sprague as Maurice Gibb.
Tickets: $75 – $90
Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter
Sunday, August 17th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
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 BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.
READ Public Book Talk at Main Street House
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 :: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Street House
Lifetime Learning’s County READ is having a public book talk on this year’s book, The Music of Bees, by Eileen Garvin, from 5:30pm -6:30pm, at Main Street House on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Free event, mix and mingle, come and go, light refreshments provided. If you haven’t read the book, or aren’t familiar with the READ Event, this event is a great introduction! Come hear why The Music of Bees should be on your must read list!
Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Antique Carousel
Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!
Rides are only $1 per rider.
Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm
Brenham Fire Museum
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Brenham Fire Museum
The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!
For continuous updates and hours, follow us on Facebook!
Speaker Series Event: Batter Up: A History of Texas Semi-Pro Baseball – With Historian Mike Vance
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 :: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brenham Heritage Museum
📣 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! ⚾️
Step up to the plate with the Brenham Heritage Museum as we welcome Historian Mike Vance for an unforgettable presentation:
“Batter Up: A History of Texas Semi-Pro Baseball”
🗓 Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 105 S Market St, Brenham, TX 77833
🎟 Admission: $10 (Free for museum members!)
🍷 Members-only reception at 5:30 PM
📚 Author book sale: Don’t miss the chance to purchase sports-related books and chat with the author!
⚾ Did you know? Brenham has long been known as the Baseball Capital of Texas — a title earned through generations of talent and passionate fans. But Texas’s baseball legacy stretches far beyond, with small towns and big cities alike shaping the sport’s unique place in American history.
In his presentation, Mike Vance will explore the exciting stories that brought semi-pro baseball to life across the Lone Star State.
👉 Bring a friend, support the museum, and enjoy an evening of Texas baseball history.
Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park
Saturday, August 30th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Antique Carousel
Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!
Rides are only $1 per rider.
Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm
