LBJ State Park & Historic Site - Texas Parks & Wildlife [Official]
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
The Lyndon Baines Johnson State Park and Historic Site is all about history, from the visitor center honoring our country’s thirty-sixth president … to a living-history farm depicting life on the farmstead as it was back in 1918, when President Johnson was a young boy.
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Discover Austin: The Lyndon B Johnson Ranch - Episode 33
In this episode of Discover Austin, we're headed to the Lyndon B Johnson National Park. Located west of Austin, in Stonewall Texas, you can visit the Texas White House, Air Force 1/2, LBJ's boyhood home, and learn so much more about our 36th President.
Over the course of the series, we'll cover everything from landmarks and events to restaurants and icons.
Craig Smyser, 1835 Realty
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Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser. It’s time for another Discover Austin road trip. This time we’re at the LBJ Ranch which is about 60 miles west of Austin in the Texas Hill Country.
Lyndon Baines Johnson was the 36th President of the United States. He was born, lived, died, and was buried at the LBJ Ranch.
President Johnson was born on August 27, 1908. Though the house in which he was born was demolished before he started his political rise, it was reconstructed in the 1960s to its original size and appearance. The ranch that LBJ would one day amass was not owned by his parents when they owned this house. In fact, the house and various parcels of land changed hands among several family members before LBJ started to buy it up in 1951.
This is the one-room school house in which LBJ first attended school. It was a very short walk from his home and was a typical school house of that era. His time at this school was short, though, as his family moved to Johnson City after he had attended this school for just a few months.
This is the main structure at the ranch and is known as the Texas White House. Johnson spent much time here during his time as senator, vice president, and president. We are not allowed to record video inside the house, but the tour shows you his office, the living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom suites (yes, suites plural because the Johnsons had separate bedrooms). Most of the rooms are restored to their appearance from the presidential years, while the bedrooms retain the appearance from the time of LBJ and Lady Bird’s deaths. There is a great big oak tree estimated to be 300 years old in the front yard. It is known as the Cabinet Oak because the president loved to sit under the tree while conducting the country’s business. There is a swimming pool as well. All of it offers a great view of the Pedernales River. Out behind the house is the collection of Friendship Stones. Instead of a simply signing a guest book, Johnson had friends and dignitaries sign their autographs in wet concrete.
An airplane informally known as Air Force One Half is also on display. Because the ranch landing strip was too short for Air Force One, Johnson would fly into Austin then take a JetStar from there to the ranch. This particular plane was rescued from a military airplane graveyard and the exterior restored. There were several of this model aircraft that LBJ used while both vice president and president. While he actually flew on this plane when vice president, there are no records confirming that he flew on this one as president. Also nearby are several of LBJs cars, including his beloved convertible.
This building was once the airplane hangar. After he became president, he needed a large area for press and guests to gather so it was converted for that purpose. Now it houses the gift shop and some exhibits.
At Johnson’s request, the ranch is still a working ranch, just as it was when he owned it. While the number of cattle is much lower than during his lifetime, there are still cattle that descended from those LBJ owned. When you take a drive around the property, you get the opportunity to pass by the Show Barn to see the ranch operations.
While at home on January 22, 1973 Lyndon Baines Johnson suffered a heart attack and passed away. He was 64 years old. Three days later he was buried in the Johnson Family Cemetery right here on the ranch. Other family members are buried here, including Lady Bird.
The house and a portion of the ranch was donated to the park service while LBJ was still alive. It came with the stipulation that they retained lifetime rights to occupy the property. Indeed, Lady Bird Johnson lived here part time until her death in 2007. Since I’m a real estate broker, let me interject a real estate tidbit. Most people believe that the ranch was transferred to the government by using what is known as a Lady Bird Deed. That is completely wrong. The reason a Lady Bird Deed is so named is simply that the attorney who created it used the names of the Johnsons in an example he shared to help others understand how it worked. In fact, the Lady Bird Deed had not even been conjured up at the time the Johnsons transferred the ranch ownership.
Even if you aren’t a history buff, every Central Texan should spend at least one afternoon visiting the LBJ Ranch. I’m Craig Smyser, thanks for joining me for this road trip episode of Discover Austin.
LBJ NATL HISTORICAL PARK
In March of 2018 I visited the Lyndon Johnson National Historical Park. The park is split into two branches, the Boyhood Home and Johnson Settlement in Johnson City, Texas and the LBJ Ranch in Stonewwall, Texas, During my visit to the Ranch I was able to tour the Texas White House, however a few week after my visit the National Park Service suspended tours of the inside of the house due to structural issues, As of December 2018 there is not estimate of when interior tours will resume.
Lyndon Johnson's Grave
The grave of Lyndon Baines Johnson at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas on May 2, 2016.
Texas Best - Wildflowers (Texas Country Reporter)
Plan a road trip to view Texas Best Wildflowers. To cast your vote for the Texas Best polls visit
1. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Austin)
2. Brenham / Chappell Hill area
3. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site (Stonewall)
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Sauer-Beckmann Farm at LBJ State Park, Texas [Official]
Travel back in time with these scenes from the Sauer-Beckmann living history farm at LBJ State Historic Site. The farm demonstrates what life was like for a Texas-German farm family at the turn-of-the-century.
Wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country: Visit Fredericksburg TX
The Texas Hill Country is known for its wildflowers.
Typically you'll see our state flower—the bluebonnet—from late March through the second week of April. But Mother Nature determines the exact dates each year.
By late April, the blues fade like a favorite pair of jeans, but you'll still see color. Yellows, reds, pinks, purples and whites. Texas wildflowers bloom well into May and early June around Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
Fall in the Texas Hill Country is our second wildflower season of the year. In September and October, it is easy to spot bright-colored blooms that come close to rivaling our spring displays. From yellow sunflowers to purple gayfeathers.
No matter what time of year you visit, a great place to see our wildflowers is right here at Wildseed Farms on Highway 290, seven miles east of Fredericksburg. Wildseed Farms is the nation's largest working wildflower farm.
Here, you can purchase wildflower seed mixes that will grow in your region of the United States—no matter where you live, along with blooming plants from the nursery and gift items from the boutique. Plus, the Biergarten makes for a great stop for a light lunch, complete with Texas wine and beer.
Other great places to see wildflowers include the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in Stonewall, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area north of Fredericksburg, the Live Oak Wilderness Trail at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park off Highway 16 South and even along our roadways.
So, come hike or drive in the cooler spring and autumn temperatures in the Texas Hill Country and enjoy our wildflowers. And don't forget your camera.
Lyndon B Johnson Grave + Home
36th US Presidents Grave and Homes. Grave, Texas Ranch, and birthplace Home are all located in Stonewall, Texas. Boyhood home is located in Johnson City, Texas about one hour, driving East to Austin, and driving South to San Antonio!
1970 Road Trip Part 5 - Texas - Fort Lancaster Overlook - LBJ Ranch
Part 5 of film shot by my grandfather on a road trip in 1970. This part features the Fort Lancaster Scenic Overlook and the LBJ Ranch.
Coming up next in part 6: Florida, Silver Springs & Ocala.
Aquatic Moment of Zen - LBJ Ranch
Old entrance to the ranch of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States.
The ranch is located out in the Texas Hill Country near Stonewall, where LBJ felt the most grounded. As a fan of the Hill Country myself, I can see why he felt that way!
Former LBJ nanny relives time with family, gives up secret
Living history during the LBJ Civil Rights Era just celebrated a big day in Austin two weeks ago when Alice Holland marked her 104th birthday.
LBJ Wreath Laying 2015
The National Park Service held a wreath laying ceremony at the gravesite of President Lyndon B. Johnson on Thursday, August 27th, LBJ’s birthday. It is an annual event that takes place at the LBJ State Park and Historic site. It provides an opportunity for military, community, and family members to reflect on his legacy.
Avery President June 2017 lbj ranch
Johnson's Western Style Welcome For Chancellor Erhard - Texas (1963)
Texas, United States of America USA.
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LV. President Lyndon Johnson's ranch house with small crowd in front of it. MS. President Johnson addressing large crowd of the press. MS. President Johnson in casual wear supervises the barbecue and the cooking of the spare-ribs for his visitors, the press. Dean Rusk stands with the President. MS. Steaks cooking on barbecue. VS. American Press Secretary Pierre Salinger and the President climb up on horses and take a little trot round the ranch. GV. Airport building at Bergstrom Air Force Base. VS. President Johnson freely shaking hands with members of the public at the air base. VS. West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard arriving and being greeted by the President and Mrs Johnson. VS. Mr Erhard, the Johnsons and another guest, pianist Von Cliburn who is going to play for the Chancellor, they all walk into building at nearby town of Stonewall for a luncheon. MS. Welcome sign in German over door. VS. The Johnson family and their guests get stuck into typical chuck-wagon meal of spare rib, potato salad and baked beans. MS. Chancellor Erhard shaking hands with President Johnson. GV. Luncheon room. VS. American pianist Von Cliburn giving a recital to the distinguished audience. President Johnson looks on very interested. VS. Chancellor Erhard sits in the President's rocking chair and chats to the President.
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LBJ Birthday - 100 Years Old
This short educational music video profiles the life of former President, Lyndon Johnson. From the strong Texas roots of his youth, through his stormy political career, and his tragic meeting with his own complexities at the end of his life. No one can argue about the good, and the bad of his life - his biography is as plain - put, as the man himself. The music sounds the tribal beat that must have lived in the heart of LBJ - the man, and his connection with the land that he loved so dearly.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson (; August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Formerly the 37th Vice President of the United States from 1961 to 1963, he assumed the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson also served as a United States Representative and as the Majority Leader in the United States Senate. Johnson is one of only four people who have served in all four federal elected positions.Born in a farmhouse in Stonewall, Texas, Johnson was a high school teacher and worked as a congressional aide before winning election to the House of Representatives in 1937. He won election to the Senate in 1948 and was appointed to the position of Senate Majority Whip in 1951. He became the Senate Minority Leader in 1953 and the Senate Majority Leader in 1955. He became known for his domineering personality and the Johnson treatment, his aggressive coercion of powerful politicians to advance legislation.
Johnson ran for the Democratic nomination in the 1960 presidential election. Although unsuccessful, he accepted the invitation of then-Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts to be his running mate. They went on to win a close election over the Republican ticket of Richard Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. On November 22, 1963, Kennedy was assassinated and Johnson succeeded him as president. The following year, Johnson won a landslide in 1964, defeating Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona. With 61.1% of the popular vote, Johnson won the largest share of the popular vote of any candidate since the largely uncontested 1820 election.
In domestic policy, Johnson designed the Great Society legislation to expand civil rights, public broadcasting, Medicare, Medicaid, aid to education, the arts, urban and rural development, public services and his War on Poverty. Assisted in part by a growing economy, the War on Poverty helped millions of Americans rise above the poverty line during his administration. Civil-rights bills that he signed into law banned racial discrimination in public facilities, interstate commerce, the workplace and housing; the Voting Rights Act prohibited certain requirements in southern states used to disenfranchise African Americans. With the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the country's immigration system was reformed, encouraging greater emigration from regions other than Europe. Johnson's presidency marked the peak of modern liberalism after the New Deal era.
In foreign policy, Johnson escalated American involvement in the Vietnam War. In 1964, Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which granted Johnson the power to use military force in Southeast Asia without having to ask for an official declaration of war. The number of American military personnel in Vietnam increased dramatically, from 16,000 advisors in non-combat roles in 1963 to 525,000 in 1967, many in combat roles. American casualties soared and the peace process stagnated. Growing unease with the war stimulated a large, angry anti-war movement based chiefly among draft-age students on university campuses.
Johnson faced further troubles when summer riots began in major cities in 1965 and crime rates soared, as his opponents raised demands for law and order policies. While Johnson began his presidency with widespread approval, support for him declined as the public became frustrated with both the war and the growing violence at home. In 1968, the Democratic Party factionalized as anti-war elements denounced Johnson; he ended his bid for renomination after a disappointing finish in the New Hampshire primary. Nixon was elected to succeed him, as the New Deal coalition that had dominated presidential politics for 36 years collapsed. After he left office in January 1969, Johnson ret ...
April 16, 1961 - Konrad Adenauer visits Vice President Lyndon B Johnson
The first guest at the ranch to experience Texas vice presidential hospitality was Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of West Germany, who arrived in April, 1961. Texas retained a mythic hold on many Europeans. The work of nineteenth-century German author Karl May presented a fictionalized but enticing view of the West that was part of the cultural milieu for German youth before the rise of Hitler. As did many other young Germans of his day, Adenauer dreamed of seeing the legendary places of the American West. Texas, with its heritage of fierce independence and its large German population, was first among these places. During a visit to the United States two years before, Adenauer had expressed his interest in visiting Texas to Johnson, who was glad to oblige. Adenauer and his daughter, Libeth Werhahn, flew from Washington, D.C., to Texas on Sunday, April 16, 1961, transferring to a helicopter at Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin. Landing in Stonewall, the party attended a special Mass officiated by Father Wunibald Schneider at Saint Francis Xavier Church. To accommodate Adenauer, Father Schneider had to circumvent church rules that prohibited saying Mass after noon. The German chancellor was a very strict Catholic and he wouldn't miss Mass for anybody, Father Schneider recalled Johnson informing him. No matter what happens, I'll say Mass when Adenauer comes, the priest responded after his bishop agreed to the plan. After the Mass, a helicopter took Adenauer and his entourage to the ranch for a barbecue.24
For the Adenauer visit, the Johnsons prepared a sumptuous spread in the classic Texas style. Two huge tents were set up in the grove near the river, a hedge against a Texas spring rainstorm. The tent floors were carpeted, and the interior looked sort of like a rich Turk's harem, KTBC employee and Texas humorist Richard Cactus Pryor recalled. Mary Kooch of Green Pastures in Austin catered the affair, trucking in the fixings and barbecuing some of the ribs over an open grill outside the tents. Ham, potato salad, Texas-style baked beans, cole slaw, pickles, and Texas toast rounded out the menu. A crowd of between four hundred and five hundred gathered to greet the chancellor, who arrived in a sleek Johnson convertible after the helicopter landing scared the horses that were supposed to pull the chancellor in a surrey. The affair presented, Pryor recalled, a pretty fancy spread.
LBJ State Park Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, Texas Parks and Widlife [Official]
LBJ's Hill Country Legacy
Located at the LBJ State Park near Fredericksburg, the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm shows life as it was in 1915. Tours available
2014 LBJ Wreath Ceremony
08/27/14 – Annual wreath laying event at the gravesite of former President Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States at Stonewall, Texas.