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.
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
House tours at the top of the hour
Tickets
Adult $6
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $5
Child (6-17) $4
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $12, each additional child $1
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
See the site
Plan Your Visit
Visitors to the site walk in the Rayburn family’s footsteps while exploring the life and home of Sam Rayburn.
Sam Rayburn House History
Sam Rayburn’s political career began when he won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1906.
Events at Sam Rayburn House
Quilt Hop
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Tour the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site this Quilt Hop to see historic quilts and learn how to quilt a potholder! The Rayburn House is free to tour on these days, but only the quilt display areas on the first floor will be available to view during the Quilt Hop. Our quilts this year are from the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site collection. For anyone interested in learning some quilting basics, we will offer a quilting lesson. With the purchase of one of our Beginning Quilting Kits from our site store and an additional $5.00 fee for the lesson, you can learn how to quilt a potholder for a total cost of $20.14. These lessons will be available on both days while supplies last and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Quilt Hop
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Tour the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site this Quilt Hop to see historic quilts and learn how to quilt a potholder! The Rayburn House is free to tour on these days, but only the quilt display areas on the first floor will be available to view during the Quilt Hop. Our quilts this year are from the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site collection. For anyone interested in learning some quilting basics, we will offer a quilting lesson. With the purchase of one of our Beginning Quilting Kits from our site store and an additional $5.00 fee for the lesson, you can learn how to quilt a potholder for a total cost of $20.14. These lessons will be available on both days while supplies last and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sam Rayburn House in the Blog
The Friendship of Sam Rayburn and Harry S. Truman
The legendary House speaker and president shared a tight bond throughout their political careers.
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