Upcoming Events

Music

The CRHB will return to the Kenney Store for a night of originals and covers that will keep you dancing all night long!

What better way to kick off the new year than to give or receive an evening of wine tasting in quaint shops around Brenham's downtown district. Glasses are just $35 through December 31. (Get yours early - they'll be $40 beginning January 1!) For yourself - or as a gift - this collectible wine glass is the ticket to sample a number of wines from around the world! Not only will people appreciate your thoughtfulness and have a great time,…

Country rock music. Rock'n'roll with a twang !

This Sunday... cruise on out and party with us! ►Summer's Special Bloody Marys - Starting at Noon ►Titans-Chiefs AFC game at 2:05 pm ►Green Bay - 49ers game at 5:40 pm Food: We are all bringing something... So feel free to bring a pot-luck dish, dip or treat too. The more the merrier! And of course, we'll be throwing down a few shotgun pots!

Save the date! The Methodist Men pancake supper is next week!

Wild Wing Wednesday every Wednesday at the Burton Roadhouse & Punky's Kitchen. 12 chicken wings w/ your choice of sauce served with an order of fries $9.00. $2 domestic beer/ $3 import beer / 1/2 priced well drinks. Join us from some great food and fun.

Thirsty Thursday every Thursday at the Burton Roadhouse and Punky's Kitchen. Chicken Fried Steak Night: Akaushi Beef cutlet hand-breaded in our secret blend of seasoning and fried to perfection $11 You call $5 drinks (premium liquor excluded). Stop in for some deliciousness!

$5 Entry

Join us for a one of a kind Murder Mystery Event at The Main Street House Bed and Breakfast. The event is a full weekend of Mystery and fun. Check in January 24th and Check out in January 26th. The event begins with a welcome cocktail reception on January 24th with Character Assignments. Saturday morning the game begins and includes a scavenger hunt right in downtown Brenham to help search for clues. Our event will continue with a Five course…

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January 25th & 26th, 10a – 4p: Though the weather is cold outside, there’s still much work to be done indoors repairing and conditioning leather harness for the next plowing season. Join us by the warm fire as we give all of our leather gear a once-over. Grab a brush and learn how to care for leather using a period saddle soap, or take a turn sewing on the stitching horse! Contact Ben Baumgartner for more information at 936-878-2214 x248.

Feel like getting outside with your family? Explore our walking trails! Learn more about how the town was laid out and constructed, and see for yourself where various businesses and homes were located. Our trails are always free and open to the public during regular museum hours.

Sealy Chili Dilly Cook off Saturday, January 25, 2020 Open to the public - 12 - 5 pm Levine Park, 406 Main Street Tasting from noon - 4pm Tickets: $10 per adult; $5 kids 12 and under for more information: chilicookoff@sealychamber.com

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Black Cat Choir is back at the Roadhouse rocking the stage!

January 25th & 26th, 10a – 4p: Though the weather is cold outside, there’s still much work to be done indoors repairing and conditioning leather harness for the next plowing season. Join us by the warm fire as we give all of our leather gear a once-over. Grab a brush and learn how to care for leather using a period saddle soap, or take a turn sewing on the stitching horse! Contact Ben Baumgartner for more information at 936-878-2214 x248.

Come take control of your finances! Pay down debt, prepare for emergencies and plan for your future. Sign up for Financial Peace University today at St. John. Classes begin January 26th at 6 pm. See the link to sign up. Please note all fees are to pay for the supplies from Dave Ramsey’s company. St John and it’s teachers charges no fees for this class.

Washington-on-the-Brazos, Foraging For Food (morning), 9:00a – 12:30p: Come forage for food with Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, PhD. as he teaches us which plants throughout the park are edible and medicinal. We will meet at the park Visitor Center before beginning our adventure! Class size is limited so call or email to reserve your spot, for ages 13 and up. Free but registration is required! For more information or to make a reservation contact Adam Arnold at 936-878-2214 x228 or…

Wild Wing Wednesday every Wednesday at the Burton Roadhouse & Punky's Kitchen. 12 chicken wings w/ your choice of sauce served with an order of fries $9.00. $2 domestic beer/ $3 import beer / 1/2 priced well drinks. Join us from some great food and fun.

Thirsty Thursday every Thursday at the Burton Roadhouse and Punky's Kitchen. Chicken Fried Steak Night: Akaushi Beef cutlet hand-breaded in our secret blend of seasoning and fried to perfection $11 You call $5 drinks (premium liquor excluded). Stop in for some deliciousness!

$5 Entry

Come out for an evening of FAMILY FUN in our Fellowship Hall! They are DONATION ONLY games. Suggested minimum donation of $10 per adult. Family & children deals are available. Soda, water, & popcorn for sale. This is an ALL AGES event. All proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran Youth Group.

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Join us at the incredible Bellville Market Day on February 1st, 2020! From 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 💐 Our first market of the year, buy with us your incredible handcrafted flower pots, talavera dishware, garden decoration and more incredible crafts! 📍 We are right in front of Wells Fargo Bank 🎪: Look for the Red Top Canopy More than 30 vendors, music and a Farmer’s Market from 9:00am - 12:00pm Fun for all the family

Enslaved men and women at Barrington, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!

Back at Kenney Store on February 1st!! This is an awesome place with great food...y'all be sure to join us from 8:00pm to 11:30pm. FREE Admission!!

Variety

Robert & Ross bringing some sweet county sounds.

Enslaved men and women at Barrington, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!

We will also have a live dessert auction and silent auction you won't want to miss this. Come out and bring your families!

Travel back to 1836 when Texas became a nation. Come and learn about the equipment the Texas militiamen carried. Sign your very own copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence and bring your kids to learn about the Treaty of Birds Fort (Republic of Texas Indian Policy).

Thirsty Thursday every Thursday at the Burton Roadhouse and Punky's Kitchen. Chicken Fried Steak Night: Akaushi Beef cutlet hand-breaded in our secret blend of seasoning and fried to perfection $11 You call $5 drinks (premium liquor excluded). Stop in for some deliciousness!

Cody Ray Henry Acoustic Show!

Sign up to join a hearth cooking class on either Saturday or Sunday, for a lesson on how to cook a period seasonal meal. No experience needed, but class fills up quickly! Class will run from 9a-2p, and is $30 per person. No refunds after tickets are purchased! Contact Stephanie.Busa@thc.texas.gov to register, or call, 936-878-2214, x222. If you have questions contact Barb King at 512-534-0267.

Shop Texas Trade Days just in time for Valentine's Day on February 8, 2020 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham from 11 to 4 p.m. Free Admission and Parking. Family and Pet Friendly. Come as you are! Vendor Information: https://texastradedays.com/collections/brenham-markets/products/february-8-2020-brenham-market

The CRHB will play a show at Sealy's hot spot right off I 10!! Show starts at 6!

The Blue Grooves play a variety of music that we all love.

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Sign up to join a hearth cooking class on either Saturday or Sunday, for a lesson on how to cook a period seasonal meal. No experience needed, but class fills up quickly! Class will run from 9a-2p, and is $30 per person. No refunds after tickets are purchased! Contact Stephanie.Busa@thc.texas.gov to register, or call, 936-878-2214, x222. If you have questions contact Barb King at 512-534-0267.

FREE SEMINAR - Prepare for Property Tax Season! Scout for the best use for your ag or timber property. Landowners in Ag or Timber– Come learn how a wildlife management plan keeps your already low property taxes in place. Improve the beauty of your land and ease of operation. AGENDA: 6:30 pm - Open-Space Options 6:40 pm - Who Qualifies 6:45 pm - Wildlife Management Explained 7:00 pm - Activity Categories 7:15 pm - How Plateau Can Help 7:30 pm…

Kenney Concert Series Dinner and Show 6:00 meal 7:00 show ​Advance tickets only Check the website for details The store closed to the public at 3:00 for concert This is the monthly rotational show

February 15th & 16th, 10a – 4p: Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Feb. 4, 1856 - “Water froze inside the house…” Though the house was designed to stay cool in summer, it certainly got cold in winter! Gathering, splitting, and stacking firewood to feed the fires were ongoing tasks during winter. Come join us as we use our team of oxen to drag up logs to split, and help us stack our firewood piles around the farm. You…

Catch us live @ The White Horse Tavern in Burton, TX from 7:30-11! Bring your friends & family and join us for a night of all kinds of jams!

Oh yeah, it's Mighty Orq time!

February 15th & 16th, 10a – 4p: Dr. Jones noted in his journal on Feb. 4, 1856 - “Water froze inside the house…” Though the house was designed to stay cool in summer, it certainly got cold in winter! Gathering, splitting, and stacking firewood to feed the fires were ongoing tasks during winter. Come join us as we use our team of oxen to drag up logs to split, and help us stack our firewood piles around the farm. You…

Briana will be performing with the Bluebonnet Opry house band in Brenham! Tickets available at the door!

Full Band Show!

We're happy to have Sean Orr and trio back on the stage.

Emmy Award Winners & Billboard #1 recording artists The Texas Tenors present their 10th Anniversary Tour featuring selections from their hit albums "A Collection of Broadway & American Classics", "Rise", fan favorite "Country Roots, Classical Sound", "You Should Dream" and all new songs and surprises. Celebrate with us! Simon Select tickets on sale beginning Tuesday, January 21st at 10 am ($90 – $105). Standard tickets on sale beginning Monday, January 27th at 10 am ($75 – $90). VIP Add-on: Pre-show…

oin us as the Friends of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site host another thrilling History at Night evening on Thursday, February 27 when nationally recognized forensic sculptor, Amanda Danning, will show off her skills recreating the faces of Mexican Soldiers who lost their lives at the battle of San Jacinto. The museum will be open from 6:30 to 9:00 PM and the lecture will begin at 7:00 PM. This event is free to the public, so invite a…

Join us for our annual celebration to commemorate Texas Independence Day

Details   Come and enjoy the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site's newest exhibition "The Faces of Austin's Colony," a photographic exploration of the residents of early Tejas before the Texas Revolution. The exhibit features photographic portraits over 75 former residents of Austin's Colony in images taken between the 1840s and the 1910s. You'll learn about the lives of these early settlers, as well as the history of the photograph through a particularly Texas lense. The exhibit is free…

Come join me in celebrating Texas' Independence Day at the place where it happened. A full weekend filled with activities, vendors, live music, reenactments and more. I'll be playing tunes of the old West from 1 till 2 and again from 3 till 4.

If you're a fan of Traditional Country Music you won't want to miss this show!!!

IBMA's 6-Time Male Vocalist and 7-Time Vocal Group of the Year!

Join us in celebrating Texas Independence day and Sam Houston's Birthday

The first Saturday of each month there is a hike guided by naturalist Armadillo Jack for all ages at. Stephen F. Austin State Park. Park admission fee required. For more information contact the park. (979) 885-3613.

March 7th & 8th, 10a - 4p: Keeping gardens weeded, watered, and in good order was considered part of a woman’s daily duty. It contributed to a varied diet and survival in 1850. Lend a hand to help water, plant, or weed as necessary to help our gardens get ready for summer. Contact Barb King at (9369) 878-2214 ext.248.

The CRHB will take the Saddleback stage from 8:30-12:30! Come out and party with us Sealy!

March 7th & 8th, 10a - 4p: Keeping gardens weeded, watered, and in good order was considered part of a woman’s daily duty. It contributed to a varied diet and survival in 1850. Lend a hand to help water, plant, or weed as necessary to help our gardens get ready for summer. Contact Barb King at (9369) 878-2214 ext.248.

March 14th & 15th, 10a – 4p: Turning the fields over after lying fallow is a rite of spring. Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the operations of early Texas farms. Whether it was pulling plows, harrowing fields, hauling cotton, or cultivating corn, beasts of burden made light work of sometimes daunting tasks. Join Barrington Living History Farm and the Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association in a unique opportunity to…

The Samy Jo Band is back in Sealy, TX @ The Saddleback Saloon on Saturday, 3/14/20, 830pm-1230am!!!

March 14th & 15th, 10a – 4p: Turning the fields over after lying fallow is a rite of spring. Livestock trained to work, such as horses, mules, and oxen, played a vital role in the operations of early Texas farms. Whether it was pulling plows, harrowing fields, hauling cotton, or cultivating corn, beasts of burden made light work of sometimes daunting tasks. Join Barrington Living History Farm and the Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association in a unique opportunity to…

The San Felipe Shootout is a new exciting race with a very unique twist on racing. The race will consist of 3 separate races with the 5k. 10k and Half Marathon. The SHOOTOUT (the triple) is going to be very unique in that those who participate will run the 5k, the 10k and the Half Marathon with a cumulative time deciding on the who the Shootout Champions are.

March 21st& 22nd, 10a – 4p: Enslaved men and women, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods! Contact…

Join us for another great Texas Ranger Day in Burton, Texas. More details to come very soon!!!!!

Join us for another great Texas Ranger Day in Burton, Texas. More details to come very soon!!!!!

Join us as the Friends of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site host another thrilling History at Night evening on Thursday, March 26th when host of the podcast “Wise About Texas” and Judge on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, Judge Ken Wise, will host a March program that draws on his tremendous passion for the stories and values that built Texas. The museum will be open from 6:30 to 9:00 PM and the lecture will begin at…

March 28th & 29th, 10a – 4p: Spring has sprung- and there’s so much to do! Who has time to be sick? Many families had their own special recipes for a Spring Tonic to boost their immune systems for a jump on their spring chores. Learn how families concocted these remedies from their own herbs and other items in their garden and house. Contact Barb King for more information at 936-878-2214 x248

March 28th & 29th, 10a – 4p: Spring has sprung- and there’s so much to do! Who has time to be sick? Many families had their own special recipes for a Spring Tonic to boost their immune systems for a jump on their spring chores. Learn how families concocted these remedies from their own herbs and other items in their garden and house. Contact Barb King for more information at 936-878-2214 x248

Come and enjoy the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site's newest exhibition "The Faces of Austin's Colony," a photographic exploration of the residents of early Tejas before the Texas Revolution. The exhibit features photographic portraits over 75 former residents of Austin's Colony in images taken between the 1840s and the 1910s. You'll learn about the lives of these early settlers, as well as the history of the photograph through a particularly Texas lense. The exhibit is free to the…

The Texas A&M University Singing Cadets is the University's premier men's chorus, delivering energy, excitement, inspiration, humor and fun to their audiences! They'll perform timeless favorites spanning classic pop, Broadway, patriotic, and inspirational! SIMON SELECT tickets on sale beginning Monday, February 24th at 10 am ($35 – $45). Standard tickets on sale beginning Monday, March 2nd at 10 am ($20 – $35).

The first Saturday of each month there is a hike guided by naturalist Armadillo Jack for all ages at. Stephen F. Austin State Park. Park admission fee required. For more information contact the park. (979) 885-3613.

April 4th & 5th, 10a – 4p: Enslaved men and women, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!…

Texas Hold'Em Band

April 4th & 5th, 10a – 4p: Enslaved men and women, such as Jerry, Mary, Willis, and Jake, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Cooking a hot meal after a hard day of work was a daily routine and typically included their ration of cured pork and cornmeal supplemented with seasonal vegetables from their garden. Come join us as we demonstrate cooking a traditional meal in the style of enslaved foodways using period ingredients and methods!…

April 11th & 12th, 10a – 4p: Women in the mid-Victorian period were expected to be concerned about and very involved in life around the home. How did their education, for daughters like Sarah Jones, maintain expectations for that lifestyle as they grew up? Discussions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., for more information contact Barb King at 936-878-2214 x.248

April 11th & 12th, 10a – 4p: Women in the mid-Victorian period were expected to be concerned about and very involved in life around the home. How did their education, for daughters like Sarah Jones, maintain expectations for that lifestyle as they grew up? Discussions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., for more information contact Barb King at 936-878-2214 x.248