January 4, 2022
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Celebrate Sam Rayburn’s Birthday at the Sam Rayburn 07/02/19House
By: Stacie Flood, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site
Sam Rayburn would have turned 140 years old in January of 2022. Born January 6, 1882 in Roane
County, Tennessee, young Sam came to Fannin County, Texas with his family in 1887. His adult life saw him
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working as a teacher, lawyer, Texas State Representative, United State Congressman, and ultimately Speaker
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of the U.S. House of Representatives. His congressional duties meant he spent most of his birthdays in Washington D.C., but Bonham was always in his heart. “I tell you what’s a fact,” Rayburn was known to say, “I can leave this place and go home
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Being a Conservative Republican raised in West Texas, with core values: God, Family, Country. I understand small community lifestyle and I absolutely love our county and community.
Sam Rayburn blowing out candles. where my cattle and crops are, and within two days I am completely rested.” To mark the momentous occasion of his 140th birthday, the Sam Rayburn House invites you to a grand birthday bash on Saturday, January 8, 2022! From 10 am to 2 pm, you are invited to come see Rayburn’s roots as you tour the first floor of his Bonham home and learn some of his most quoted sayings, called Rayburnisms. Make your own birthday hat and party popper at our craft tables, and even send Mr. Sam happy birthday wishes by designing a unique birthday card. Challenge your friends and family to a game of dominoes – one of the Rayburn family’s favorite pastimes. And sample some of Mr. Sam’s favorite foods, with a live cooking demonstration by Cook Like a Celt. Admission to Mr. Sam’s Birthday Party is free. The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site is located at 890 W. State Hwy 56 in Bonham. The Site tells the real story of Sam Rayburn, one of the most powerful and influential politicians of the 20th century, in his authentic 1916 home. Preserved as a period time capsule, the two-story house contains all original Rayburn furnishings and housewares. The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site is one of 34 historic attractions operated by the Texas Historical Commission. For more information, visit: www. VisitSamRayburnHouse. com, e-mail sam-rayburnhouse@thc.texas.gov, or call 903.583.5558.
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