Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos
Lyndon Baines Johnson
The Museum of San Marcos commemorates the formative role LBJ’s years as a college student and school teacher played in the landmark Great Society legislation he passed as the 36th president of the United States between Nov. 1963 and Jan. 1969. From 1927-1930, President Johnson attended Southwest Texas State Teachers College – now Texas State University – in San Marcos. Here, he honed his political skills and developed a strong commitment to civil rights, education, and eliminating poverty. Nor did he ever forget these Hill Country roots. President Johnson announced the creation of the Job Corps program on campus in November, 1964, returning the next year to dedicate the Gary Job Corps Center, the first of its kind. He returned to campus yet again to sign the Higher Education Act at the university in November, 1965. We invite you to visit the Museum to learn more about this great American and to explore the profound impact his legislation continues to have on our lives today!
Our Exhibits
Upcoming Events
2024 Spring Lecture
Event Date: March 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21st, 2024 6:00pm Reception; 6:30pm Presentation Begins “Women On Politics” A focus on the inner workings of government and women’s roles in influencing policy. –Moderator- Dr. Ann Burnette: Piper Professor and Regent’s Teaching Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Texas State University –Panelists– Talan Tyminski: Tyminski, currently serving as Senior Vice President at the …
21st Annual Ted Breihan Open Golf Tournament Friday, April 19th 8:00am Kissing Tree Golf Club
Event Date: April 19, 2024
For information email: debby@lbjmuseum.com New things are happening this year! We will have professional golfers available to give you a few pointers beginning at the driving range. Hole 12 will be a Par 3 “Beat the Pro”, an exciting twist where the pro will help raise money for the museum through various fun competitive wagers. …