Bonham, Texas -- As a celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday, hear the stories of those who lived through it during “Witnesses to History: A Walking Tour of Willow Wild Cemetery” on October 25, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Willow Wild Cemetery located at 1220 West 7th Street in Bonham, TX.

Staff members from the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Sam Rayburn Museum will be at Willow Wild to hand out guides to approximately 20 gravesites in the cemetery. These guides include short biographies of people who witnessed, took part in, or were affected by historical events around the world. You will learn about the lives of military personnel, missionaries, and more.

A guided walking tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. and we will provide some light refreshments. We would like to thank the Friends of Sam Rayburn for sponsoring this event.

Please wear clothing and shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. We will walk along pathways as much as possible, but we will have to walk across grassy or muddy areas. We will be respectful of the cemetery and any services that may happen during the tour. In the event of bad weather, contact us or check our social media channels for updates on our backup date for this event. For questions, please contact Margo McCutcheon at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site via phone, (903) 583-5558, or email, Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov.