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
Roy Rogers Riders Rules: #8
Thursday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Howdy, friends! Next up on the Roy Rogers Riders Rules Series is Rule #8: Eat all your food and Never waste any.
World Day of Play
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us on September 28th, 10am-3pm, for World Day of Play! We'll be playing games and activities from the 1950s. Croquet, marbles, jacks, hopscotch, hula hoop, and more! Come on out and join the fun!
Spooky Presidential Archaeology at the Bush Family Home
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Ever wondered if some your favorite presidents might still be lingering in the world from beyond the grave? Perhaps to keep an eye on the country they loved and served, and in some cases, the ideas of America that started with them. Well, come and learn all about some of the most noteworthy presidential sites and the supposed hauntings that plague these destinations, followed by a craft to make your own spooky, haunted photographs. We'll see you right here at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site.
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