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May 2024 events at the Sam Rayburn House
By Margo McCutcheon, Educator/Interpreter, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site
May 16, 2024
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Bonham, Texas -- The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site invites visitors to three programs this May.

 

Join us on Saturday, May 11 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to learn how to play "42," the State Domino Game of Texas. The inventors of "42," W.A. Thomas and Walter Earle, moved to Fannin County after they invented the game.

 

W.A. Thomas eventually married Katherine Rayburn and became the brother-in-law of Sam Rayburn, and we’re honoring this domino connection every other month this year. This event is free for visitors to attend.

 

W.A. Thomas and Katherine Rayburn Thomas c. 1900

 

At 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 and Saturday, May 18, we will provide a special fully guided tour of the Rayburn house and outbuildings in celebration of the women who lived and worked here, just in time for Mother’s Day. These tours will cost regular admission. Reservations are encouraged, but not required, to take these tours. Visit us at 890 W. State Hwy 56 in Bonham, call us at (903) 583-5558, or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov with any questions you have about these programs. Find us on Facebook to stay updated about these events and more!

 

Sam Rayburn House May events:

·         Saturday, May 11

o   Domino Days: 42, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Free

·         Wednesday, May 15

o   Specialty Tour: Women of the House, 2:00 p.m. – Tours cost regular admission

·         Saturday, May 18

o   Specialty Tour: Women of the House, 2:00 p.m. – Tours cost regular admission

 

Sam Rayburn house and Speaker Rayburn's 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood