Bonham, Texas -- Join staff members from the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site and the Sam Rayburn Museum for our annual Cemetery Walking Tour on October 31, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This year, we will provide brief biographies of people buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, Bonham’s historic African American cemetery. Hear stories about people who lived and worked with Sam Rayburn as well as others who impacted Bonham’s history and community.

A guided walking tour begins at 10:15 a.m., but self-guided options are available. This is a free program.

Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. We will be respectful of any services or cemetery visitors during the tour. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Friends of Sam Rayburn.

Please meet at Gates Hill Cemetery, located near Hwy 78 South about 1.5 miles from downtown Bonham along South Main Street, or meet at the intersection of South Main Street and Charlie Christian Street. In the event of bad weather, this program will be rescheduled for November 7.

For questions about this program, please contact the Sam Rayburn House SHS at (903) 583-5558
or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov.