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Hard Work & Hydration

 Saturday, August 1st, 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.

Fiber Friday

 Friday, July 31st, 2026 :: 12:00am - 12:00am
 Texas Cotton Gin Museum

Come learn the basics of spinning and weaving fibers by local spinners! Great for all ages! No past experience required; come with lots of questions and gain a lot of insight!

The Texas Rangers Ride Into the 20th Century – Guest Lecture Featuring Dr. Paul Spellman

 Thursday, July 30th, 2026 :: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum
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Dr. Paul Spellman returns to the Brenham Heritage Museum on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to present a guest lecture entitled: The Texas Rangers Ride Into the 20th Century. Touching on his two books on Captains John H. Rogers and J.A. Brooks, Dr. Spellman takes the audience on a tour through the history of the Texas Rangers during the late 1800s-early 1900s. Wild-West antics and varied stories abound! This event is $15 for non-members and free for members. To register, simply visit https://www.bhmtexas.org/programs-and-events/upcoming-programs. Refreshments will be provided before the lecture, beginning at 5:30 pm. Copies of Dr. Paul Spellman’s books will be available for sale before and after the lecture.

Julia London Author Signing

 Saturday, July 25th, 2026 :: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
 The Book Nook
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Julia London will be coming to The Book Nook to do an author signing and meet-and-greet for her new release, Rules for Aging and Larceny, on July 25th from 12-2 pm. This new fiction novel is Ocean’s Eleven meets the Golden Girls when an all-female group of chaotic, elderly thieves come out of retirement for one last heist against a young Crypto-loving DudeBro-type… while trying to repair their fractured friendship along the way.
Get your copy in store or order online so that you can get yours signed and personalized by this amazingly talented author!