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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Johnson City Event Center
 
The Event Center and its associated picnic tables provide a beautiful outdoor setting for parties and events.
 

The Event/Meeting Center is a stone structure with heavy timber exposed beams and a shake roof. Inside, exhibits tell the story of early settlement in the Texas Hill Country and the Johnson family who moved to the area in the late 1860s. The Center is adjacent to the Johnson Settlement which includes the original log “dog-trot” cabin built by President Johnson’s grandfather.

Groups may reserve use of the Event Center through Friends of LBJ National Historical Park.

The Event/Meeting Center includes:

  • 988 Square foot (28’ x 34’) air conditioned room which will comfortably seat 60 people
  • Portable tables and chairs that can be arranged in any manner
  • Bright light supplied by windows and overhead lighting
  • Ceiling Fans to keep the room well ventilated and comfortable
  • Large breezeway for additional space
  • Large porches and rocking chairs
  • Small kitchen with refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold water
  • Modern restrooms including wheelchair accessible restrooms
  • 20 picnic tables located in front of the center
  • Trash cans

Parking:

  • Space for 20 cars east of the building
  • Space for 12 cars north of the building
  • Space for 6 cars on north side of split-rail fence
  • Overflow parking in RV parking at the national park visitor center

Hours for Use:

The Event/Meeting Center and grounds are available for rental during daylight hours. The one-way dirt road, picnic area, and Center exterior are not lighted, however, outdoor lighting units are available for rent locally and may be used to extend rental use. The park has a list of local suppliers.

Note: Park visitors may pass through the outside area en route to the Johnson Settlement during the event.

Fees:

Basic one-day use of event /meeting center and grounds
(Daylight hours only)

$250.00

Hourly use rate

35.00

Refundable security deposit

200.00

Assistance provided by NPS for setup or clean up

50.00

Ranger guided tour of the Johnson Settlement
(not to exceed 1 Hr)

50.00


For More Information

Friends of LBJ National Historical Park
830-868-7128 ext. 222
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Event Center Brochure
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Download and Print the Reservation Application (4.2MB)
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Did You Know?
During his administration, Lyndon Johnson signed more education bills into law than any other president. He signed the landmark Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 at his first school. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Last Updated: January 30, 2008 at 16:00 EST