Step into the warm and welcoming world of one of Texas’ best known statesmen, Sam Rayburn. One of the most powerful and influential politicians in the 20th century, Rayburn served in the U.S. Congress for 48 years, holding the position of speaker for 17 years. His 1916 home, now the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site, preserves his real stories with original furnishings, candid photographs, and personal belongings, remaining as they were when he lived here. Visitors explore Rayburn’s personal life and political achievements and their impact on mid-20th-century history. The home is a National Historic Landmark, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Upcoming Events
October 21
October Hands on History - Texas Archeology Month
Hands on History returns to the Sam Rayburn House October 21st as we celebrate Texas Archeology Month! Come explore the history and archeology of the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site with a special archeology themed self-guided farm tour,...
October 28
Cemetery Walking Tour
Stroll through history at Willow Wild Cemetery this October with the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site. On Saturday, October 28th, the Sam Rayburn House will host its 14th annual Cemetery Walking Tour.
Willow Wild Cemetery’s most...
From the Blog
By Andrew Fitzgerald, Education Intern, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site
No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. —Winston Churchill
Few items are more important for a cowboy than his saddle. A quality saddle immediately assures greater comfort for both horse and rider on long journeys; it has also been proven that a properly crafted and fitted saddle is...
By Margo McCutcheon, Educator, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site
Some people have china cabinets that they use to display their fine china or other dinnerware. Maybe they collect the china they display, or perhaps the china was a family heirloom. Whatever the reason may be, that single china cabinet might be all a person needs to show off the things that they love.
Sam “Mr...
By Andrew Fitzgerald, Education Intern, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site
Nearly every Texan has, at one point or another, owned a pair of cowboy boots. They have become a symbol of the state and its rugged Western history. Big Tex sports a size-70 pair of custom Lucchese boots as he greets visitors to the State Fair of Texas, and movie cowboy John Wayne popularized the “square-...
Photo Gallery
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Speaker Sam Rayburn, and Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley prepare to travel to Roosevelt’s inauguration on January 20, 1941.
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