https://www.nps.gov/lyjo News releases from Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-announces-special-spring-programs.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:48:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites you to welcome in spring with two outdoor programs this March: Johnson Settlement Ranger Walks and Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-announces-special-spring-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying-2025.htm Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:32:00 EST Make plans to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 117th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth. At 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 27, the National Park Service will host the annual wreath-laying ceremony at President Johnson’s gravesite on the LBJ Ranch. The ceremony continues a tradition that Lady Bird Johnson began in 1973. Colonel Erik L. Dutkiewicz will help present the wreath and provide remarks. President and Mrs. Johnson’s granddaughter, Catherine Robb, will be the keynote speaker. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-nov-2024.htm Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:02:00 EST Cancelled due to forecasted rain. Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, November 2. Beginning at 7:00 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host a stargazing opportunity. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-nov-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying-2024.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:46:00 EST Make plans to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 116th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth. At 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 27th, the National Park Service will host the annual wreath-laying ceremony at President Johnson’s gravesite in the Johnson Family Cemetery at the LBJ Ranch. The ceremony continues a tradition that Mrs. Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson began in 1973. US Air Force Colonel Will Freds will help present the wreath and provide remarks. Shelton Coleman, whose family has a long history with the Johnsons, will be the keynote speaker. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-prepares-for-a-busy-eclipse-weekend.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:32:00 EST Rangers at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park anticipate the days of April 6, 7, and 8 could be some of the busiest in park history. Visitors to the park on those days can expect some changes to normal park operations and should understand that access to the park will be limited at times by available parking. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-prepares-for-a-busy-eclipse-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/eclipse-viewing-guidelines-and-limited-access.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:18:00 EST On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be crossing from Mexico into Texas and heading northeast toward Maine and Canada. It has been dubbed the Great North American 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Rangers at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park anticipate the days of April 6, 7, and 8 could be some of the busiest in park history. Visitors should plan ahead. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/eclipse-viewing-guidelines-and-limited-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhc-rehab-closure.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:05:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is excited to announce that the construction phase of the Texas White House Rehabilitation Project, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) and Repair and Rehabilitation funds, will begin January 2, 2024. Visitors can continue to walk the grounds of the Texas White House Complex daily until park closing at 5:00 pm on December 31, 2023 at which time the Complex will close to the public for the duration of the project. Affected structures include the Texas White House, Hangar Visitor Center, and Lockheed JetStar. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhc-rehab-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twh-groundbreaking.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:04:00 EST On November 1, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park welcomed National Park Service leaders, the Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, and Johnson family friends to celebrate the groundbreaking for the highly anticipated Texas White House Rehabilitation Project, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twh-groundbreaking.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreath-laying-2023.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:05:00 EST Make plans on August 27th to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 115th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreath-laying-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/hanger-closed-for-rehab-project.htm Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:29:00 EST The Hanger Visitor Center at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has closed in preparation for the construction phase of the Texas White House Rehabilitation Project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/hanger-closed-for-rehab-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj-nhp-debuts-exhibits-highlighting-twh-rehab.htm Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:09:00 EST The park announces the opening of two new temporary exhibits, "The Texas Oval Office" and "The Cabinet Oak Project." "The Texas Oval Office" enables visitors to feel as though they are stepping inside the home office of President Johnson in the Texas White House. "The Cabinet Oak Project" is an art exhibition using wood from the historic, 300-year-old oak under which the President once held meetings. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj-nhp-debuts-exhibits-highlighting-twh-rehab.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/hangar-visitor-center-rehabilitation-3-1-23.htm Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:36:00 EST From Monday, March 6, through Wednesday, March 8, the Hangar Visitor Center at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas will undergo structural investigations for rehabilitation of the Hangar Building. For the safety of the public, the Hangar Visitor Center, including its restrooms, will be closed March 6-8. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/hangar-visitor-center-rehabilitation-3-1-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjnhp_prepares_for_twh_rehab_project.htm Fri, 30 Dec 2022 05:51:00 EST From Monday, January 2, through Wednesday, January 4, the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas will begin preparation for the Texas White House Rehabilitation Project, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The engineering and architectural firm of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. will be conducting site investigations to determine the above and below-ground conditions of the Texas White House and other historic structures. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjnhp_prepares_for_twh_rehab_project.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-oct-22.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:39:00 EST Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, October 22. Beginning at 6:30 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-oct-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twh-video-series-nr.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:14:00 EST On Sunday, August 21st, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will launch "Texas White House: Past, Present, and Future," a series of short educational videos on the history and importance of the Texas White House and LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twh-video-series-nr.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreath-laying-ceremony-for-lbjs-114th-birthday.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:00 EST Make plans to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 114th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreath-laying-ceremony-for-lbjs-114th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/star-party-may-28.htm Mon, 09 May 2022 09:48:00 EST Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, May 28. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/star-party-may-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj-ranch-dark-sky-park.htm Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:30:00 EST The National Park Service and the International Dark Sky Association announce the certification of the LBJ Ranch Unit of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies and provides added opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy-based interpretive programming. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj-ranch-dark-sky-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/justin-bates-selected-as-superintendent-of-lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-and-waco-mammoth-national-monument.htm Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 EST National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds has announced the selection of Justin Bates as superintendent of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Waco Mammoth National Monument in Texas. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/justin-bates-selected-as-superintendent-of-lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-and-waco-mammoth-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/national-park-service-to-hold-private-wreath-laying-ceremony-for-president-lyndon-b-johnson-s-113th-birthday.htm Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:49:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park’s annual Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the birthday of President Johnson will be conducted as a small private ceremony, open by invitation. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/national-park-service-to-hold-private-wreath-laying-ceremony-for-president-lyndon-b-johnson-s-113th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/tourism-to-lbj-national-historical-park-creates-4-5-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:32:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 75,000 visitors to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in 2020 spent a total of $4.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 64 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $6.5 million. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/tourism-to-lbj-national-historical-park-creates-4-5-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-a-portion-of-the-lbj-ranch-june-14-17.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:18:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces a temporary, four-day closure of a portion of the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas. The closure will last from Monday, June 14th through Thursday, June 17th and will restrict visitor access to the north end of the ranch. Weather permitting, this will be the last closure for the taxiway reconstruction project. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-national-historical-park-announces-temporary-closure-of-a-portion-of-the-lbj-ranch-june-14-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj-nhp-announces-temporary-closure-of-the-north-end-of-lbj-ranch-june-7.htm Fri, 04 Jun 2021 04:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces a temporary closure of the north end of the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, TX. The closure will take place Monday, June 7th, closing the north end of the ranch to visitors including the Show Barn, Hangar Visitor Center, Western National Park Association Gift store, and Texas White House Complex. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj-nhp-announces-temporary-closure-of-the-north-end-of-lbj-ranch-june-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-a-portion-of-the-lbj-ranch.htm Tue, 18 May 2021 11:30:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces a temporary, four-day closure of a portion of the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, TX. The closure will last from Monday, May 24th through Thursday, May 27th, and will restrict access to the north end of the ranch and the Texas White House Complex. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-a-portion-of-the-lbj-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/texas-white-house-virtual-tour-pr.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:27:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is excited to announce the debut of a new, interactive virtual tour of the first floor of the Texas White House. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/texas-white-house-virtual-tour-pr.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mobile-app-press-release.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:00:00 EST Explore Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, including the LBJ Ranch, with a new official National Park Service mobile app. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mobile-app-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-stargazing-event-on-march-14.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:19:00 EST Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, March 14. Beginning at 6:30 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies. The Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will set up telescopes and offer a stargazing experience from 7:50 to 9:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-stargazing-event-on-march-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-2019.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2019 09:06:00 EST Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, November 2. Beginning at 4:30 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies. The Hill Country Astronomers will set up telescopes and offer a stargazing experience from 6:15 to 8:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movies-under-the-stars-apollo-11.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:33:00 EST This year’s final “Movies Under the Stars” at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will take place on Saturday, September 7, with a special screening of "Apollo 11." This fascinating documentary chronicles America’s mission to land on the moon, led by Commander Neil Armstrong and fellow astronauts Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins. "Apollo 11" is told in the present tense, and features never-before-seen footage of one of humanities greatest accomplishments. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movies-under-the-stars-apollo-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/111th-anniversary-of-president-johnson-s-birth.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:45:00 EST Make plans to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 111th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth. At 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 27, the National Park Service will host the annual wreath-laying ceremony at President Johnson’s gravesite on the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/111th-anniversary-of-president-johnson-s-birth.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/area-closed-adjacent-to-twh.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:57:00 EST The National Park Service is temporarily closing an area adjacent to the Texas White House due to safety concerns arising from a fallen tree limb. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/area-closed-adjacent-to-twh.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/-the-italian-job-movies-under-the-stars.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:33:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular summer “Movies Under the Stars” series on Saturday, July 27, with the screening of “The Italian Job.” Starring Michael Caine in the leading role, this action comedy delighted audiences 50 years ago—including an audience at the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/-the-italian-job-movies-under-the-stars.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/operating-hours-and-tour-schedules-for-summer-2019.htm Sat, 25 May 2019 08:11:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced summer operating hours and tour times. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/operating-hours-and-tour-schedules-for-summer-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movies-under-the-stars-support-your-local-sheriff.htm Mon, 20 May 2019 09:44:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park begins its popular summer “Movies Under the Stars” series on Saturday, June 1, with the screening of “Support Your Local Sheriff.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movies-under-the-stars-support-your-local-sheriff.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj100_2019.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:55:00 EST Make plans to pedal your bicycle through the historic LBJ Ranch and along peaceful Texas Hill Country roads on Saturday, March 30, during the 12th annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Ride. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj100_2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-programming-march-9-24-2019.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2019 04:03:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is offering additional programming to visitors from March 9 through March 24 at the LBJ Ranch unit. "Spring Break at the LBJ Ranch 2019" will offer park visitors the opportunity to further explore and discover the park’s historic resources and delve deeper into the story of the 36th president and the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-programming-march-9-24-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas2018.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:40:00 EST “Christmas Through the Years in LBJ Country” will take place on Saturday, December 8, in Johnson City, Texas. Featuring the music of recording artist John Arthur Martinez and many family-friendly activities, the event will run from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and will be free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-2018.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2018 10:24:00 EST Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, November 10. Beginning at 4:30 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies. The Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will set up telescopes and offer a stargazing experience from 6:15 to 8:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/tests-find-legionella-bacteria.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:22:00 EST This week, the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park received results of environmental water tests that were positive for Legionella bacteria at three sites. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/tests-find-legionella-bacteria.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-request-for-proposal.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:37:00 EST The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is seeking vendor(s) to provide two vending machines at the Ranch District, specifically by the Klein Shop building, under a commercial use authorization (CUA) for an agreement period of two years starting in 2018. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lyndon-b-johnson-request-for-proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-mus.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2018 09:42:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park concludes this year's popular outdoor “Movies Under the Stars” series on Saturday, September 22, with the screening of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-mus.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/birthday-2018.htm Sat, 18 Aug 2018 09:01:00 EST Make plans to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 110th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth. At 10:00 am on Monday, August 27, the National Park Service will host the annual wreath-laying ceremony at President Johnson’s gravesite on the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/birthday-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/texas-white-house-closure.htm Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:22:00 EST The National Park Service is temporarily closing the Texas White House and the adjacent Pool House until further notice due to health and safety concerns arising from structural issues. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/texas-white-house-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/the-love-bug-to-be-shown-at-movies-under-the-stars.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2018 11:26:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor “Movies Under the Stars” series on Saturday, July 14, with the screening of Walt Disney’s “The Love Bug.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/the-love-bug-to-be-shown-at-movies-under-the-stars.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/yellow-submarine-to-be-to-be-shown-at-movies-under-the-stars.htm Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:13:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor “Movies Under the Stars” series on Saturday, June 30, with the screening of “Yellow Submarine.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/yellow-submarine-to-be-to-be-shown-at-movies-under-the-stars.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj_-nhp_seeks_local_volunteers.htm Sat, 26 May 2018 10:19:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park seeks enthusiastic and dedicated local volunteers to join our team! https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj_-nhp_seeks_local_volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-2018.htm Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:52:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that additional programming will be offered to visitors from March 3 through March 18 at the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch.htm Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:25:00 EST Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, November 18. The National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies. The Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will set up telescopes and offer a stargazing experience. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/night-skies-over-the-lbj-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/texas-white-house-to-temporarily-close.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2017 12:05:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that the Texas White House on the LBJ Ranch will be closed for public tours for at least four days next month due to a historic preservation project. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/texas-white-house-to-temporarily-close.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/barbecue_on_the_pedernales_2017.htm Sat, 30 Sep 2017 10:35:00 EST Make plans to put on your dancing boots and head over to the LBJ Ranch on Saturday, October 28, for the annual “Barbecue on the Pedernales.” Co-hosted by the National Park Service and Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, this event will carry on a Johnson family tradition of Texas hospitality. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/barbecue_on_the_pedernales_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/park-events-cancelled-for-august-26-and-27.htm Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:24:00 EST Events at LBJ Ranch Cancelled for August 26 and 27 Due to the Pending Forecast for Severe Weather https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/park-events-cancelled-for-august-26-and-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/parks-celebrate-109th-anniversary-of-president-johnsons-birth.htm Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:43:00 EST Make plans to join Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site in celebrating the 109th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/parks-celebrate-109th-anniversary-of-president-johnsons-birth.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/you_only_live_twice_at-mus.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:26:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summertime movie series on Saturday, July 15, with the showing of “You Only Live Twice,” starring Sean Connery and Donald Pleasence. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/you_only_live_twice_at-mus.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-under-the-stars.htm Sat, 27 May 2017 09:27:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park begins its popular outdoor summertime movie series on Saturday, June 3, with the showing of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, and Katharine Houghton. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/guess-whos-coming-to-dinner-under-the-stars.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-programs-2017.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:57:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that additional programming will be offered to visitors from March 4 through March 19 at the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-programs-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj_state_park_treelighting_2016.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:50:00 EST The 47th Annual LBJ Tree Lighting will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 6 p.m., at Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj_state_park_treelighting_2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas_in-_lbj_country_postponed_until_dec_10.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2016 06:34:00 EST Due to the continuing threat of inclement weather for December 3, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will postpone “Christmas Through the Years in LBJ Country” until Saturday, December 10. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas_in-_lbj_country_postponed_until_dec_10.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas-through-the-years-in-lbj-country.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:45:00 EST Gather the family and come out to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park to celebrate the holiday season at “Christmas Through the Years in LBJ Country” on Saturday, December 3, in Johnson City, Texas. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas-through-the-years-in-lbj-country.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2016_barbecue-on-the-pedernales.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2016 06:21:00 EST Put on your dancing boots and head over to the LBJ Ranch on Saturday, October 22, for the annual “Barbecue on the Pedernales.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2016_barbecue-on-the-pedernales.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/around-the-world-in-80-days-postponed.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:52:00 EST Due to the threat of inclement weather on September 10, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will postpone the screening of the movie “Around the World in 80 Days,” until Saturday, October 1. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/around-the-world-in-80-days-postponed.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying_ceremony_2016.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:21:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will celebrate the 108th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth with a ceremony at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 27. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying_ceremony_2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/nps_centennial_commemorated.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2016 05:51:00 EST On Thursday, August 25, 2016, you are invited to join the park staff at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park to celebrate 100 years of preserving many of America’s most treasured places. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/nps_centennial_commemorated.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movies_under_the_stars_the_rare_breed.htm Sat, 02 Jul 2016 10:27:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summer movie series on Saturday, July 16, at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall with the showing of the movie, “The Rare Breed,” starring Jimmy Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, and Brian Keith. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movies_under_the_stars_the_rare_breed.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/batman_the_movie_at-movies_under_the_stars.htm Thu, 19 May 2016 07:41:00 EST ** Due to the forecast of rain, the movie has been POSTPONED until June 25** Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summertime movie series on Saturday, June 4, with the showing of “Batman: The Movie” starring Adam West at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/batman_the_movie_at-movies_under_the_stars.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/fandangle_barbecue_2016.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:14:00 EST The National Park Service and Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will host a special barbecue and dance at the LBJ Ranch from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday, May 7, that will feature the Fort Griffin “Fandangle Sampler.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/fandangle_barbecue_2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/boyhoo_home_closed_for-roof.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:54:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that President Johnson’s boyhood home in Johnson City will be closed for public tours for about two weeks. The park is closing the home in order to re-roof the historic home. UPDATE: The Boyhood Home will reopen for tours on Friday, May 20. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/boyhoo_home_closed_for-roof.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-2016-press-release.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:03:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that additional programming will be offered to visitors at the LBJ Ranch unit, from March 5 to 20. Spring Break at the LBJ Ranch 2016 will offer park visitors the opportunity to further explore and discover the park’s historic resources and delve deeper into the story of the 36th president and the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/spring-break-2016-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twh_temporary_closure.htm Fri, 18 Dec 2015 10:24:00 EST Beginning on Monday, January 18 and ending by February 1, 2016, the Texas White House will be closed to the public while it undergoes extensive preservation work. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twh_temporary_closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/celebrate_the_holiday_season_at_lbjnhp.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:47:00 EST Join the staff at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in celebrating the holiday season on Saturday nights beginning November 28 and continuing through Saturday, December 19. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/celebrate_the_holiday_season_at_lbjnhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/barbecue_2015.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2015 06:43:00 EST Put on your dancing boots and head over to the LBJ Ranch on Saturday, October 24, for the annual “Barbecue on the Pedernales.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/barbecue_2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/the_sound_of_music_celebrated.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:44:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summertime movie series on Saturday, September 12, with the showing of the movie “The Sound of Music” starring Julie Andrews at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/the_sound_of_music_celebrated.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2015_wreathlaying.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:53:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will celebrate the 107th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth with a 10:00 am ceremony on Thursday, August 27. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2015_wreathlaying.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/sons_of_katie_elder_mus_2015.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:28:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summer movie series on Saturday, July 11, with the showing of the movie, "The Sons of Katie Elder," starring John Wayne and Dean Martin. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/sons_of_katie_elder_mus_2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/summerpreservationworkatboyhoodhome.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:31:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that President Johnson’s boyhood home in Johnson City will be partially closed for public tours for approximately ten weeks, beginning on Monday, July 13 and ending on about Friday, September 25, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/summerpreservationworkatboyhoodhome.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus-sos_of_katie_elder.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:26:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summertime movie series on Saturday, July 11, with the showing of the movie “The Sons of Katie Elder” starring John Wayne. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus-sos_of_katie_elder.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus-sound_of_music.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:26:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summertime movie series on Saturday, July 11, with the showing of the movie “The Sons of Katie Elder” starring John Wayne. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus-sound_of_music.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus_apollo_13.htm Sat, 30 May 2015 09:23:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular outdoor summertime movie series on Saturday, June 6, with the showing of the movie “Apollo 13” starring Tom Hanks at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus_apollo_13.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderthestars2015.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:50:00 EST LBJ National Historical Park announces its movies for the summer of 2015. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderthestars2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/esa50thanniversary.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2015 06:42:00 EST On Saturday, April 11, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will host special activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/esa50thanniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/boyhoodhometemporaryclosure.htm Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:49:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has announced that President Johnson’s boyhood home in Johnson City will be closed for public tours for three weeks beginning on Monday, January 5 and ending on January 23, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/boyhoodhometemporaryclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/veteransdayatlbj-ranch.htm Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:55:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will commemorate Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11 with a fly-in of Vietnam era “Birddog” aircraft and a fee-free day for Texas White House tours. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/veteransdayatlbj-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/historicchristmas2014.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:12:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical park invites everyone to experience "Christmas at the Boyhood Home" https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/historicchristmas2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjbirthday2014.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:08:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will celebrate the 106th anniversary of President Johnson’s birth on Wednesday, August 27. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjbirthday2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus-hard_days_night.htm Sat, 09 Aug 2014 11:57:00 EST The park will host a special "Movies Under the Stars." The movie will be "A Hard Day's Night," and Beatle tribute band, "The Eggmen," will perform a musical concert. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mus-hard_days_night.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/vivalasvegasmus.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:44:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular summer movie series on Saturday, July 12, with the showing of the 1964 movie Viva Las Vegas, starring Elvis Presley at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/vivalasvegasmus.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/remembering1964.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:15:00 EST On July 2, 2014, the 50th anniversary of President Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will present an open house titled “Remembering 1964 – A Year That Changed America.” https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/remembering1964.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/createdequalforum.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2014 07:31:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, in partnership with the Johnson City, Texas Public Library, will host and conduct a public forum titled “Created Equal – America’s Civil Rights Struggle” at 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Johnson City Public Library, Johnson City, Texas. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/createdequalforum.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/celebratetheholidayseasonatlbj-nhp.htm Sat, 07 Dec 2013 12:01:00 EST Join the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in celebrating the holiday season. A variety of events will begin on Saturday, November 30 and last through Sunday, December 15. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/celebratetheholidayseasonatlbj-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/special-weekend-of-holiday-activities.htm Sat, 07 Dec 2013 06:53:00 EST On December 14 and 15, join the National Park Service in celebrating the holiday season and commemorating the events of 50 years ago. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/special-weekend-of-holiday-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/exhibitcommemoratesnovember221963.htm Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:34:00 EST “We all stood there in shock with the rest of the world,” recalled Richard “Cactus” Pryor, who was at the LBJ Ranch when he learned of John F. Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will remember the event’s 50th anniversary with a new exhibit describing that tragic day and the transition of power to President Johnson. The exhibit will be located in the Hangar visitor center on the LBJ Ranch and will be on display for six months beginning November 21, 2013. The public is invited to not only view the exhibit, but also to contribute their own memories or reflections from that day in history. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/exhibitcommemoratesnovember221963.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas_past_2013.htm Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:35:00 EST Join LBJ National Historical Park in celebrating Christmas traditions of the 1860s and 1920s. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmas_past_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmasinjc.htm Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:39:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites everyone to experience "A 1920s Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home and a 1860s Christmas at the Johnson Settlement." https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmasinjc.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/musmarooned.htm Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:34:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites to the public to a free showing of the 1969 movie, Marooned, on Saturday, July 14, at 8:30 p.m., at the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/musmarooned.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/ladybirdcentennialyear.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:37:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park proudly announces the opening of a new exhibit recognizing the Lady Bird Johnson Centennial Celebration that continues throughout 2012. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/ladybirdcentennialyear.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhbedroomsopen.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:59:00 EST For the first time, the entire ground floor of the Texas White House will open to the public on December 22, the 99th anniversaryof Lady Bird Johnson's birth. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhbedroomsopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movieunderthestarssearchers.htm Mon, 30 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites the public to view a classic American western movie on Saturday, June 4 at 8:30 p.m. by attending a screening of "The Searchers" at the LBJ Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/movieunderthestarssearchers.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2011lbj100biketour.htm Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces the 4th annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour, "A Ride to Preserve History," which begins on the historic LBJ Ranch airstrip near Stonewall, Texas on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2011lbj100biketour.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjbday2010.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will celebrate the 102nd anniversary of President Johnson’s birth on Friday, August 27. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjbday2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/reflectionsof60s.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/reflectionsof60s.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2010biketour.htm Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces the 3rd annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour, “A Ride to Preserve History,” which begins on the historic LBJ Ranch airstrip near Stonewall, Texas on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. The tour provides four separate routes of 10, 30, 44 and 65 miles throughout the scenic Texas Hill Country and one special historical tour narrated by Luci Baines Johnson beginning at approximately 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/2010biketour.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mrsjohnsonheadstoneunveiled.htm Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/mrsjohnsonheadstoneunveiled.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhfeeincrease.htm Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will be increasing the fee to tour the "Texas White House," President and Mrs. Johnson’s home on the LBJ Ranch, to $2.00 beginning on March 1, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhfeeincrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/familyfunweekend.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST The park’s Friends group is sponsoring a family fun run on Saturday, October 10, beginning at 9 a.m. and also a bike tour hosted by Luci Baines Johnson, President and Mrs. Johnson’s younger daughter, on Sunday October 11, at 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/familyfunweekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/birthdayobservance.htm Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will celebrate the 101st anniversary of President Johnson’s birth on Thursday, August 27. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/birthdayobservance.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesgreenberet.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites the public to view a Hollywood version of the war in Vietnam on Saturday, July 18 at 9 p.m. by attending a screening of The Green Berets, co-directed by and starring John Wayne. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesgreenberet.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderthestars_willpenny.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites the public to attend a free movie screening of Will Penny, a 1968 Western starring Charleton Heston, on Saturday, June 13 at 9 pm. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderthestars_willpenny.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/1960sreturntoranch.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites the public to experience a decade like no other when the park hosts its second annual "Reflections of the 60s at the LBJ Ranch" special event on Saturday, April 18. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/1960sreturntoranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj100.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbj100.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/ladybirdcelebration.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/ladybirdcelebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmaspast.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites everyone to experience "Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home" on November 29, December 6, December 13 and December 20. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmaspast.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/birddog08.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/birddog08.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhopenstopublic.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces the official opening of the LBJ Ranch home of President Lyndon B. and "Lady Bird" Johnson on Wednesday, August 27, the 100th anniversary of President Johnson's birth. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/twhopenstopublic.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/daughterspresideoverb-day.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites everyone to come out to the LBJ Ranch on Wednesday, August 27 in celebration of President Lyndon B. Johnson's life and legacy. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/daughterspresideoverb-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/guesswhoscomingtodinner.htm Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST The third and final free movie night for this summer season will be presented by Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, August 9. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/guesswhoscomingtodinner.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderstars-oliver.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park's second free movie night on the LBJ Ranch features the Oscar-winning Best Picture of 1968, <i>Oliver!</i> https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderstars-oliver.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderthestars-truegrit.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites everyone to come out to the LBJ Ranch on Saturday, June 21, for a free showing of John Wayne's most famous movie, True Grit, as Johnson family friends and neighbors did in the late 1960s. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/moviesunderthestars-truegrit.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/memorialdaytribute.htm Mon, 19 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Veterans from all wars will be recognized and their sacrifices commemorated at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Visitor Center in Johnson City, TX, on May 26, as park staff and the community focus on military service during the Vietnam War. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/memorialdaytribute.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/may17barbecue.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/may17barbecue.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/1960sreturntothelbjranch.htm Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/1960sreturntothelbjranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lucibikeride.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lucibikeride.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/withersspauldings.htm Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park announces the return of “Withers & Spauldings,” a newly-created general store exhibit area spanning several time periods from 1915-1973. Once inside, visitors can immerse themselves in the environment of a 1915-1920s-era general store that Lyndon Johnson knew as a child while also experiencing later years when LBJ came back to his home town to campaign and to visit with people he had known all his life. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/withersspauldings.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/pastryqueenattreelighting.htm Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST On Sunday, December 16th, Rebecca Rather, Fredericksburg resident and owner of Rather Sweet Bakery and Café, will join the festivities at the annual Tree Lighting at the LBJ Parks in Stonewall. She will be signing copies of her beautiful new cookbook, Pastry Queen Christmas: Big Hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Western National Parks Association (WNPA) bookstore at the LBJ State Park and Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/pastryqueenattreelighting.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/timelesschristmas2007.htm Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites everyone to experience "Timeless Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home and the Johnson Settlement" on December 8, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/timelesschristmas2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmaspast2007.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park invites everyone to experience "Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home" on November 24, December 1, December 8 and December 15. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/christmaspast2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/pecanharvestingcancelled.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Pecan harvesting by the public scheduled for November 10, 17, and 24 at the LBJ Ranch Pecan Orchard at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has been cancelled due to a poor crop. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/pecanharvestingcancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/pecanharvesting.htm Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST The public is invited to gather pecans at the LBJ Ranch Pecan Orchard every Saturday in November.  https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/pecanharvesting.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/horsepatrol.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/horsepatrol.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST President Johnson's birthday will be commemorated with a wreathlaying at the family cemetery. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/wreathlaying.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/cortege-route.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST The public will have an opportunity to pay their respects to Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson as her cortege moves through Johnson City on Sunday, July 15 at approximately 10 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/cortege-route.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/parkclosures.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/parkclosures.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/parkmournspassingofmrsjohnson.htm Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/parkmournspassingofmrsjohnson.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/historicplanes.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/historicplanes.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/friendsoflbjnationalhistoricalpark.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Representatives from Gillespie and Blanco Counties will join forces to create a Friends Group for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on April 25th.   https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/friendsoflbjnationalhistoricalpark.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjranchtohostvietnam-eraircraft.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Visitors to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will have the opportunity to meet with pilots who flew these aircraft in Korea and Vietnam, when the International Bird Dog Association (IBDA fly in to the LBJ Ranch https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/lbjranchtohostvietnam-eraircraft.htm https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/biketours.htm Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST Visitors wishing to see the LBJ Ranch by bicycle will have a rare opportunity to join Luci Johnson, President Johnson`s younger daughter, on a special tour March 10, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/news/biketours.htm