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.

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Location

890 W. State Hwy. 56 
Bonham, TX 75418 
903-583-5558 
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Hours

Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–4 p.m.

House tours at the top of the hour 

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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

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Programs

Public Tours  
Special Events  
School Programs 

Sam Rayburn's bedroom

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's Cadillac parked in front of the garage.

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

Rayburn House Homeschool Day is April 30, 2025!

Rayburn Homeschool Day 2025

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Homeschool Day will take place at the Sam Rayburn House on Wednesday, April 30th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Homeschool groups and families are invited to spend a day meeting with community partners offering activities, educational opportunities, or groups that homeschool students may want to join. All visitors to this site on April 30th will pay a $3.00 entrance fee, and this fee covers a self-guided tour of the Rayburn house. Our tours that day will be on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tour space is limited, so reservations are recommended if you’d like to tour the home on this day. Please note: Co-admission to the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site is not covered with tour tickets purchased at the Sam Rayburn House on this day. We want to thank the Friends of Sam Rayburn for sponsoring this event! Contact us at (903) 583-5558 or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov with any questions you have or to reserve your tour on Homeschool Day. If you can’t make it to Homeschool Day but your homeschool group wants to tour Sam Rayburn’s historic home, ask us about scheduling a school tour!

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Maxey House Book Club

Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Join the Maxey House Book Club in the Maxey House sunroom on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm to discus The Giver of Stars, a novel by Jojo Moyes published in 2019.

Sam Rayburn House Quilt Hop

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.

Sam Rayburn House in the Blog

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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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Back In the Saddle (Again)

Learn about the history behind Sam Rayburn's favorite riding saddle.

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Speaker’s Steppers: Sam Rayburn’s Cowboy Boots

Learn about Mr. Sam's favorite pair of footwear.