Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
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Saturday August 23 10:00am - 1:30pm CDT
Fun & Games at the Farm for LBJ's 117th Birthday Celebration
Come celebrate Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday early with us at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm! Try your hand at spinning tops, playing jacks or picking up sticks. Think you can win at a game of tic-tac-toe or close-the-square?We will be playing the same games that LBJ cou......More
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Monday September 1 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Laundry Day
This is the way we wash the clothes, wash the clothes, wash the clothes... For this Labor Day, we have a lot of work to do!Join us at the farm as we teach visitors how to do laundry like it's 1918.This event is hands-on, open to everyone, and come and go as you p......More
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Sunday September 14 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Live blacksmithing demonstration at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm! Come learn about blacksmithing at our early 1900s blacksmith shop. Listen to the sound of metal ringing on the anvil as park rangers demonstrate the basics of blacksmithing. See how metal was heated and......More
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Sunday September 21 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Seed Stomp
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations! Celebrate the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson by planting wildflower seeds with us!We provide the seeds, you do the stompin’! Learn about flowers, help us reseed our fields, and buy some wildflower seeds in the ......More
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Wednesday October 1 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Basics of Gardening: Fall Edition
Preparing and planting for a winter garden. Learn the basics of gardening from our skilled farmers. This will include a presentation and also hands-on gardening opportunities as we plow and plant our winter vegetables. Great for beginners and experienced gardener......More
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Saturday October 11 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
From Field to Fabric
Let's have a cotton-picking good time as we learn about cotton in the early 1900s and today! It's cotton-pickin' time!Come down to the Sauer-Beckmann Farm and get hands-on experience picking our heirloom cotton. Journey through the steps of cotton: from picking,......More
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Tuesday November 11 10:00am - 2:00pm CST
Fun and Games at the Farm
Join us to celebrate Armistice Day and the end of the Great War by playing games of the time! In 2025 we call it Veteran's Day, but back in 1918, November 11th was called Armistice Day -- the day that the Great War ended!Celebrate the end of WWI with fun and game......More
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Saturday November 29 10:00am - 2:00pm CST
Deck the Halls
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials. Learn how early Texans at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm got ready for the holidays by stringing popcorn to hang on their Christmas tree. Discover how to make wreaths out of local cedar and dip your own c......More
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Sunday December 21 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
56th Annual Tree Lighting
Enjoy this special tradition started 56 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson. Join the Texas Hill Country Community for this special tradition started over 50 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.Enjoy carolers, a live nativity, Santa Claus, refreshments, a......More