Texas Revolution: Experiences During Runaway Scrape

At Barrington Plantation State Historic Site, travel back in time to 1850 and explore the original home of Dr. Anson Jones, the last President of the Republic of Texas.
The Jones family lived at the farm for over a decade, building a successful cotton farm with enslaved labor after Texas joined the union.
This living history farm is complete with period costumed interpreters using 19th century farming practices for planting, cultivating, harvesting, and working with livestock.
Explore the sights and smells of farm life and experience the daily lives of those who came 150 years ago.
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