The Friendship of Sam Rayburn and Harry S. Truman
The legendary House speaker and president shared a tight bond throughout their political careers.
A Bit of the East in East Texas: Japanese Artifacts in the Rayburn House
Learn about the history behind some very unique artifacts featured at the Sam Rayburn House.
Rayburn House Coffee: A Common Ground
Learn about the coffee related artifacts on display at the Sam Rayburn Home, and about Mr. Sam's personal affinity for the drink.
A Rayburnism a Day Keeps the Memory Alive: Sam Rayburn Quotes
Rayburnisms are what people have called quotes from Sam Rayburn. Some Rayburnisms are insightful, some full of wisdom, some are funny, and some are kind of mean and petty. Dive into some of the best quotes Mr. Sam has graced us with.
From Fields to County Fairs: Tom & Minnie
Tom Rayburn and Minnie Eldridge had a lot going on while living at the Rayburn farm, let’s look back on the things Tom and Minnie did for themselves and the people of Fannin County.
Artifact Spotlight: An Epergne for the Ages—The Rayburn Family Centerpiece
Learn about the history of a very unique centerpiece featured at the Sam Rayburn House.
Texas in WWII: Leadership
Learn how destinations like the National Museum of the Pacific War, Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site, and the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site can add to your understanding of this important time in our state and nation’s history.
Historic Road Trip: Denison to Clarksville
Settled by Native Americans, conquered by Spaniards, then included as part of Mexico, this region is rich with history and culture. This part of North Texas was also home to several legendary Texans, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Sam Rayburn, and Sam Bell Maxey—their stories are each told at a Texas Historical Commission state historic site in the area.