Texas Points of Interest

Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm


The Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm is a fascinating point of interest located in Texas's Lyndon B. Johnson State Park. The farm is a step back in time, offering visitors a glimpse into life on a German immigrant farm in the early 1900s.

Visitors to the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm can experience a variety of activities, from working in the fields and gardens to caring for animals and cooking meals on a wood-burning stove. A knowledgeable staff of costumed interpreters is on hand to answer questions and share stories about life on the farm, making the experience even more immersive.

One unique aspect of the farm is the opportunity to see and interact with rare heritage breeds of livestock, including chickens, cows, pigs, and horses, that were common on farms in the early 1900s but are now endangered. Visitors can learn about the history and importance of these breeds and the efforts being made to preserve them.

Overall, the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm is a must-see destination for anyone interested in history, agriculture, or simply curious about life in a bygone era. With its engaging and educational exhibits, beautiful surroundings, and friendly staff, it offers a truly unforgettable experience. Get driving directions.
SAUER-BECKMANN LIVING HISTORY FARM

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

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