Family Cemetery
Things to Do
LBJ National Historical Park: A Ride Back in Time
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Photo: Cathy Kozub
The cemetery on the Johnson property is the resting place of the Johnson Family members. Priscilla Bunton, President Johnson’s grandmother, was buried here after her death on April 28, 1905. Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr., President Johnson’s father, was buried in the cemetery in 1937. President Johnson’s mother, Rebekah Baines Johnson, was buried in the cemetery in September of 1958. Lyndon Baines Johnson was buried in the cemetery following his January 25, 1973 heart attack, which he suffered at the age of 64. Lady Bird Johnson went on to live until July of 2007 (aged 94) when she suffered from numerous health conditions and old age.
Reconstruction of Boyhood Home
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President Johnson’s original birthplace home was built in 1889. He lived in the original boyhood home from age five until he graduated from high school. In 1964, President Johnson hired architect J. Roy White of Austin, Texas to reconstruct his birthplace home by using old photographs.
Animals on the LBJ Ranch
Photo: Cathy Kozub
The LBJ is a working ranch. On this ranch, you will find many animals such as horses, cattle, goats, deer, sheep, and longhorns.
‘Texas White House’
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During his presidency, LBJ spent approximately 25% of his time at the “Texas White House”. The Texas White House officially opened to the public August 27, 2008. Tours of the Texas White House run approximately 30 minutes in length and give great insight to the life of the Johnson Family. Tours of the first floor of the home are conducted daily, ages 17 and under are free, ages 18 and up have an admission price of $3.00.
Tours are conducted on the first floor of the home where you will see the President’s office, the living room, the dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms of President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. The bedroom of President Johnson is exactly as it was the day of his death on January 25, 1973. In every room on the first floor of the estate, you will find at least one telephone. Every room on the first floor has a television set, or multiple television sets in it except for the dining room, as President Johnson believed in keeping very informed about the happenings of the country. Outside the Texas White House is also a car museum and an airplane hangar for your viewing.
State Park Information
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is open year around with the exceptions of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Park gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. There is no admission to the park except for a small fee for visiting the Texas White House.
