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Barrington Hall

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Call: (770) 640-3855 or visit www.roswellgov.com
Barrington King and his father, Roswell King, co-founded the settlement that became Roswell in the 1830s. Barrington's home on a rise overlooking the old square is considered a great example of Greek revival temple architecture. Many of the original family possessions are in the home and the surrounding grounds have been restored.
Sons Of Norway Logo 2

Saturday March 21, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free,
Do you have Norwegian ancestry and are interested in exploring your heritage? Or are you interested in Norwegian culture, language and food? Then come to a Sons of Norway Norskevenner Lodge meeting in Roswell, Georgia.We meet on the third Saturday of each month in the barn meeting space of Barringto... [click here for more]
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Lee's Corps Commanders (3)

Wednesday February 12, 2020 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $5,
Categories: Lectures In the aftermath of the Seven Days' Battles, Lee began shaking up the army. When Stonewall Jackson died in the aftermath of the Battle of Chancellorsville, Lee implemented a plan he had been contemplating for some time and divided the army into three corps, with James Longstree... [click here for more]
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Civil War Cannon

Tuesday February 4, 2020 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $69.00 per person,
  Georgia: a state rich in Civil War history, from the struggles for her coastal fortifications to an attempt to steal a steam locomotive, and the many battles fought on her soil. This course, with instructor Michael K. Shaffer, will explore the various wartime actions and key participants, beginn... [click here for more]
World War I Tank (2)

Wednesday January 8, 2020 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $5.00,
Technology during World War I (1914–1918) reflected a trend toward industrialism and the application of mass-production methods to weapons and to the technology of warfare in general. This trend began at least fifty years prior to World War I during the American Civil War of 1861–1865, and continued... [click here for more]
Knight Templar

Wednesday November 20, 2019 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $5.00,
The Knights Templar, or simply the Templars, were a Catholic military order founded in 1119 and recognized in 1139. The order was active until 1312 when it was perpetually suppressed by Pope Clement V. The Templars became a favored charity throughout Christendom and grew rapidly in membership and ... [click here for more]
Werewolf

Saturday October 26, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $25,
Categories: Fun Race against the clock to solve puzzles, crack codes and find hidden clues in order to unlock an antidote to thwart a mad scientist’s plot to turn you in to a werewolf, all within the historic rooms of Barrington Hall. Should you successfully avoid the werewolf transformation, enjoy ... [click here for more]
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Francis Marion

Wednesday August 14, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $5,
Categories: Lectures Francis Marion (c. 1732 – February 27, 1795) was a military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Acting with the Continental Army and South Carolina militia commissions, he was a persistent adversary of the British in their occupation of South Caroli... [click here for more]
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4th Of July

Thursday July 4, 2019 11:00 AM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free,
Barrington King, the original owner of Barrington Hall, threw a 4th of July barbecue every year for his family and friends. In 2015, the staff of Barrington Hall revived this fun, patriotic tradition, calling it Barbecue and Bluegrass at Barrington. Barbecue, beverages and desserts will be available... [click here for more]
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Washington Crossing The Delaware

Wednesday June 12, 2019 07:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $5,
Categories: Lecture The American Revolution was a colonial revolt which occurred between 1765 and 1783. The American Patriots in the Thirteen Colonies defeated the British in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) with the assistance of France, winning independence from Great Britain and establi... [click here for more]
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General George Henry Thomas

Saturday June 1, 2019 10:00 AM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $5,
Categories: Lectures Dr. Brian Wills, author of the biography "George Henry Thomas: As True as Steel" (University Press of Kansas, 2012), will “interview” General George Henry Thomas on Saturday, June 1, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at Barrington Hall. General George Henry Thomas will be portrayed by Civil War... [click here for more]
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Southern Trilogy Logo

Sunday May 12, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free,
Roswell's Southern Trilogy Historic House Museums will be open for free visits this Mother's Day, March 12, 2019. Visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or canned food, which will be donated to North Fulton Community Charities. For additional information, please contact each historic... [click here for more]
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Holly Stevenson As Beatrix Potter

Saturday May 11, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $10,
Categories: Children and Family Barrington Hall hosts its popular and annual event, Tea with Beatrix Potter on the grounds of this historic house. The date for this fun, spring event is Saturday, May 11 from 1 - 3 p.m. This Barrington Hall tradition features beloved children’s author “Beatrix Potter... [click here for more]
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Barrington Hall's Garden

Saturday April 27, 2019 10:00 AM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $5,
Categories: Lecture "The Restoration of Barrington Hall’s Gardens" will be presented by Helen Wenham, Barrington Hall’s staff horticulturist. You’ll hear about how Barrington Hall’s gardens were restored to their original splendor as created by an English landscape artist hired by Barrington King in... [click here for more]
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Ballroom Dancing

Sunday March 3, 2019 02:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $69,
Categories: Dance Roswell's historic Barrington Hall hosts a Sunday afternoon series of ballroom dance classes for teenagers. Your son or daughter will practice the basics of ballroom dancing, learning that dancing is fun and easy to do. Dance instructor Michael Sternberg will teach a series of danc... [click here for more]
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Thursday February 7, 2019 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $69.00,
Categories: Classes Michael Santrock, of the Fulton County Teaching Museum South, will teach a four week evening class, "A School House Divided: The Dual School System and Civil Rights in Fulton County, 1871 - 1971." Some of the topics covered are: "History of segregation in Atlanta and the Fulton C... [click here for more]
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Saturday December 15, 2018 12:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $10.00,
Join Mrs. Claus in Barrington Hall's barn activity room for this special children's holiday event. Children begin by writing letters to Santa while Mrs. Claus shares some holiday stories. Then, with assistance from Mrs. Claus and her helpers, the children will decorate the cookies with seasonal icin... [click here for more]
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Cookies With Mrs. Claus 1

Saturday December 15, 2018 10:00 AM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $10.00,
Join Mrs. Claus in Barrington Hall's barn activity room for this special children's holiday event. Children begin by writing letters to Santa while Mrs. Claus shares some holiday stories. Then, with assistance from Mrs. Claus and her helpers, the children will decorate the cookies with seasonal icin... [click here for more]
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Margaret Mitchell 5

Sunday December 2, 2018 03:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $30.00,
In 1923, Margaret Mitchell interviewed Eva Baker, matriarch of Barrington Hall, about her memories of the December 1853 wedding of Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. Join us at Barrington Hall on December 1st and 2nd for performances of "The Bridesmaid of Barrington Hall," a dramatic recreat... [click here for more]
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Margaret Mitchell 5

Saturday December 1, 2018 03:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $30.00,
In 1923, Margaret Mitchell interviewed Eva Baker, matriarch of Barrington Hall, about her memories of the December 1853 wedding of Mittie Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. Join us at Barrington Hall on December 1st and 2nd for performances of "The Bridesmaid of Barrington Hall," a dramatic recreat... [click here for more]
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Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Sunday November 18, 2018 02:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $25.00 per person,
Enjoy making a festive centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table! Everything you need is included to make and take away an arrangement of fresh flowers placed in a small pumpkin “vase”. The Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop will be held in the barn activity room of Barrington Hall on Sunday, November ... [click here for more]
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In Memory Of Self And Comrades

Wednesday November 14, 2018 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $5.00,
Categories: Lectures

Michael Shaffer, historian and lecturer, will speak about the Civil War diary of Thomas J. Colley on Wednesday, November 14 at Barrington Hall in Roswell.

Thomas W. Colley served in one of the most active and famous units in the Civil War, the 1st Virginia Cavalry, which fough... [click here for more]
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385th Bomb Group 2

Wednesday November 7, 2018 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $5.00,
Categories: Lectures Raymond Fordyce, the lecturer for "Target: The Third Reich – The Odyssey of a WW2 Bomber Group," is the Historian for the 385th Bombardment Group Association, 8th Air Force. Retired from management with IBM and Siemens, he spoke professionally worldwide for both and has had nume... [click here for more]
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Barrington BBQ Invitation

Wednesday July 4, 2018 11:00 AM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free,
Enjoy BBQ and bluegrass music in the backyard of Barrington Hall to celebrate Independence Day! Barrington King, the original owner of Barrington Hall, threw a 4th of July barbecue every year for his family and friends. In 2015, the staff of Barrington Hall revived this fun, patriotic tradition. Bar... [click here for more]
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Grilled Spiced Chicken Skewers With Cucumber Salad

Tuesday June 19, 2018 06:30 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $50,
Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home's spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is includ... [click here for more]
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Steak Au Poivre

Tuesday June 12, 2018 06:30 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $50,
Barrington Hall hosts a full array of cooking classes based on classic European and American cuisine. After preparing the meal, participants will dine on their creations in the home's spacious modern kitchen. Complimentary wine is served with dinner, and a free mini-tour of Barrington Hall is includ... [click here for more]
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Lavender Festival Facebook Banner (1)

Saturday June 9, 2018 10:00 AM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free,
Join us for the 8th Annual Roswell Lavender Festival, inspired by Barrington Hall's own lavender queen, Evelyn Simpson, a descendant of Barrington King. The festival is a celebration of all things lavender and highlights the many varieties, uses, and folk remedies associated with this ancient plant.... [click here for more]
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Friday February 19, 2016 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: FREE,
Sallie Ann Robinson in the kitchen 11 am – 3 pmDrumRise on the lawn 11 am – 1:30 pmDevoted to the food and music of West Africa. Join chef and author Sallie Ann Robinson in the kitchen of Barrington Hall as she shares stories and prepares her famous coastal specialties. Her tales of growing up i... [click here for more]

Saturday November 7, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $250.00 per camper,
Mary Ann Rodman, award winning children's book author and creative writing instructor for both children and adults will teach children that writing can be fun. Through creative writing exercises and both individual and group instruction Ms. Rodman will teach children to tell their stories so they ar... [click here for more]

Saturday July 18, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free Admission,
There will be an encampment of Federal soldiers on the grounds of Barrington Hall. The soldiers will be displaying Civil War weapons and uniforms. 1860s formal dance will be demonstrated. The 8th Regiment Band will perform from the front porch of Barrington Hall on Saturday, July 18 at 12 noon and ... [click here for more]

Friday May 15, 2015 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free-$5,
One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, full of disguises, mistaken identities, and drunken revelries, set in a made-up world inspired by the art and cultures of Southeast Asia. Proceeds from benefit the Roswell Historical Society. [click here for more]

Friday February 27, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: Free-$8,
An exhibit of objects from Barrington Hall's permanent collection made by enslaved artisans. On exhibit is a large pottery jar made in Edgefield District South Carolina that was both thrown and decorated by an enslaved craftsman. Also included is a pair of marbles known to have been made here at Bar... [click here for more]

Tuesday December 23, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: ,
Each week, this Little Five Points brewpub serves up a special small-batch beer that’s been aged in a wood barrel. [click here for more]

Friday December 5, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $5 entry to each home for the day, children 12 & Under Free,
Join us for a whacky, winter festival extravaganza. Ride the trolley between three antebellum mansions decorated for the holidays and offering crazy holiday games, fun treats, twisted entertainment and more for the whole family! The event takes place at Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Planta... [click here for more]

Friday December 5, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: $20 ,
Ale Yeah! Roswell’s latest beer tasting event features Woodstock’s Reformation Brewery. Attendees get to taste four Reformation beers, dessert from Happy Hour Confections, and a Reformation pint glass. [click here for more]

Friday May 16, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $5.00 Suggested Donation,
An aging king faces disappointment and madness after stepping down from the throne, as his kingdom and family collapse around him. Our interpretation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy, inspired by William Faulkner. [click here for more]

Monday March 31, 2014 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $50 ,
Roswell's Chef John Wilson is teaching a cooking class focusing on fresh herbs that guest can grown or have at home. At this class, guest will prepare seasonal dishes following by a sit down dinner with their plates along with featured wines. [click here for more]

Thursday February 27, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: Free with regular tour admission,
Sheila Pree Bright is a fine-art photographer based in Atlanta. In 2007 she created a Suburbia" series spotlighting middle-class African-American suburban homes — a lifestyle that she contends is nearly invisible in the mainstream media. Seven large-scale photographs will be on view in Bar... [click here for more]

Saturday February 15, 2014 07:00 PM EST
Barrington Hall Cost: Free,
On Feb. 16, Barrington Hall will host an open house with free admission from 1-4 p.m. Sheila Pree Bright will give an artist talk at 3 p.m. and a panel discussion titled “Who’s Suburbia?” and reception will follow. Panelists include Charles Black, a member of the Atlanta Student Movement. [click here for more]

Wednesday October 30, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $5 ,
Take a haunted" tour of the grounds of Barrington Hall (and some of the rooms of the house as well). You'll be treated to the spooky side of this historic site." [click here for more]

Monday October 28, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $50 ,
Roswell’s Chef John Wilson will be teaching his “Fall in New England” cooking class at Barrington Hall. Come and learn how to prepare new dishes, and then dine on them in Barrington Hall's kitchen along with complimentary wine. A mini tour of Barrington Hall is included, and reservations are r... [click here for more]

Friday October 11, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: FREE,
A young King of England is underestimated by France and surrounded by traitors. To keep his own throne, he must lead his armies across the English Channel to take another.Fridays & Saturdays 9/27-10/12Sunday Matinee 4pm 10/6Under the Stars at Historic Barrington HallGeneral Admission: FREE!Suggested... [click here for more]

Thursday October 3, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: Free,
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy Shakespeare in the outdoors from the back lawn of Barrington Hall. The play is set in the England of the early fifteenth century. The political situation in England is tense: King Henry IV has died, and his son, the young King Henry V, has just assumed the throne. ... [click here for more]

Thursday September 12, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Barrington Hall Cost: $20 ,
For $20, you'll get to sample five beers, take home an Ale Yeah! pint glass and sample snacks from One Screw Loose Jellies & Rubs and Happy Hour Confections. Two sessions available: 6:30-8:15 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required. [click here for more]
535 Barrington Drive
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 640-3855

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Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
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