The home is a National Historic Landmark, a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors explore Rayburn’s personal life and political achievements and their impact on mid-20th-century history. 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. Congress for 48 years, holding the position of speaker for 17 years. One of the most powerful and influential politicians in the 20th century, Rayburn served in the U.S. Step into the warm and welcoming world of one of Texas’ best known statesmen, Sam Rayburn. Visitors explore Rayburn’s personal life and political achievements. Preserved as a period time capsule, the two-stor y home c ontain s all original Rayburn furnishings. Discover the story of one of the most powerful and influential politicians of the 20th century in his authentic 1916 home. Speaker of the House on Saturday, January 6.
In honor of his 141st birthday, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site in Bonham will host a birthday party for the late U.S. Sam Rayburn was born in Tennessee on January 6, 1882.
