Lyndon B. Johnson – Photo by Cliff (Flickr Creative Commons)
One holiday that doesn’t get as much notice as it should is President’s Day. This special day honors all of the presidents we’ve had since our country’s birth in 1776.
It primarily began as a day of celebration in honor of our nation’s first president, George Washington. Our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was also born in the month of February, and so the third Monday in February of every year has been dubbed President’s Day. Let’s not only commemorate these great leaders, but all of the ones who have served this great nation.
Some people simply enjoy having the day off or the long weekend that sometimes precedes this holiday. For others, sitting at home just will not do. If you’re looking for something more interesting to do this President’s Day weekend, take a road trip with your Ford through the amazing state of Texas and see where a few of the presidents were born or lived.
The first president on our list was born in Stonewall, Texas. Lyndon B. Johnson was the 36th president, and he was born, raised, and passed away at his ranch on land that was passed down from his ancestors. His ranch and surrounding land has been turned into a National Historic Park that you may visit any day of the year. They have guided tours of all areas, including his childhood home, the Johnson Settlement, and the Texas White House.
Heading due northwest of Stonewall lies Midland, the town that George W. Bush calls home. There you’ll find the 43rd president’s childhood home. It has also now become a protected Presidential Site. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and has been restored to its original 1950s look. Learn about two of our country’s presidents, their families, and their work during office.
If you have more time on your long weekend, take the drive on over Northeast of Midland to Denison, Texas. Here is where you will find where President Eisenhower lived and spent the first few years of his life. He did move around a lot before his presidency and ended up living in Pennsylvania afterwards.
If you’re looking for a different way to spend your President’s Day Weekend, load up your Johnson Brothers Ford and hit the road.
