The Bush Family Home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the residence of an exceptional political family who shaped state and national politics in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. This home has been restored to the early 1950s and reflects the lives of the young family through exhibits and furnishings.
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday to Monday
Closed
Tickets
Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $8, each additional child $1
Programs
Tours offered during operating hours
Last tour begins at 4:15 p.m.
See the site
Plan Your Visit
Visitors to the Bush Family Home State Historic Site learn the history of one of America’s Great Families and celebrated the lives of two Presidents, two Governors and a First Lady.
Bush Family Home History
In 1948, the Bush Family left New England to make a new start in West Texas. George and Barbara Bush had moved constantly since they married on January 6, 1945.
Events at Bush Family Home
Lunchbox Talks
Wednesday 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.Join us for our new program series, Lunchbox Talks! You bring your own lunch, and we provide the discussion! To start us off, we'll have educator, Erin Frigo discuss her recent presentation presented at the NAI (National Association for Interpretation) conference back in mid-February called "The Gears the move History". In this presentation, she'll discuss the STEM programs she has created for the Bush House and how she interprets and incorporates them into the history and stories of the Bush House, the Bush family, and 1950s life and history overall. Please join us for the take-off of this new program on May 7 at noon! Don't forget your lunch! 🙂
Kids Reading to Kids (May)
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Join us for our fourth ever Kids Reading to Kids program!! Joining us for the month of May is Grace Patrick! According to her mother "Grace is a 5th grade homeschool student. Her favorite subject in school is Literature; she has enjoyed reading Lois Lowry’s “Number the Stars” this year. She loves Jesus, animals, dancing, crocheting, theatre, and is quite the comedian. Grace loves to read and hopes to share her joy of a good book with others!" Grace also plans to bring some snacks and activities for after her event! Come and meet Grace at the Bush Family Home Visitor's Center on Saturday, May 17th, at 1 pm!
Monthly Thursday Reading Program
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Get ready for our next reading program, featuring a sweet book about nature titled, "Up In the Garden and Down in the Dirt" by Kate Messner. As always, children will get a free copy of the featured book and partake in a related activity or craft! However, this monthly Thursday program will take place on the fourth Thursday of the month instead of the third Thursday of the month! Just this once! We'll see you here on May 22 at 5:30!
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