Bush Center Exclusive presale

We are pleased to offer United Way of Metropolitan Dallas an exclusive presale opportunity for our upcoming Engage at the Bush Center events presented by NexPoint.

To receive $5 off your ticket purchase, use promo code: UWENGAGE

Purchase your tickets before these events are sold out. Please contact boxoffice@bushcenter.org if you need assistance.

Announcing Special Upcoming Events:

Sunday in the Park with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush

Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 12:30 – 3:00 pm CT

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint
With additional support from the family of Susan S. Fischer

Spend an afternoon with America’s favorite sister duo, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush! This enchanting story beautifully captures the deep connection between parents and their children, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and the love that shapes our most cherished moments.

Jenna and Barbara will be reading their new picture book, I Loved You First (published by Hachette Book Group/Little Brown Books for Young Readers). This is a timed entry event. You will purchase tickets for either 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. A minimum of one book per ticket order is required. Additional books may be purchased.

The reading will be held in the scenic Carolyn and David Miller Amphitheater, located within the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park. Afterward, guests will receive their purchased pre-signed books. The event will also feature festive children’s activities and refreshments for the whole family to enjoy.

Jenna Bush Hager is the co-host of TODAY with Jenna & Friends. In 2019, Hager founded TODAY's wildly popular Read With Jenna book club, with nearly 50 of her selections becoming New York Times bestsellers. In 2022, Hager created her production company, Thousand Voices, which recently announced its brand-new publishing imprint with Random House Publishing Group. She's written seven children's books and is a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Barbara Pierce Bush is a board member and co-founder of Global Health Corps, an organization that has mobilized more than one thousand young leaders to solve some of the world’s biggest global health challenges. She is also Vice President, Social Impact for the NBA and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Sisters First, The Superpower Sisterhood, and Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life.

Live Strategerist Podcast Recording with former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Larry D. Thompson

Friday, February 21, 2025 | 12:30 – 1:15 pm CT

The Strategerist is excited to welcome former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Larry D. Thompson at the George W. Bush Presidential Center for a live podcast recording on Friday, February 21. Thompson, who served under President George W. Bush, was at the forefront of guiding the administration through issues around privacy and security in a post-9/11 world while holding true that “the law, properly applied, is a powerful force for good in our society.” He has also held key roles in corporate law and compliance, leaving a lasting mark on public policy and legal ethics, and is author of the book Quiet Counsel: Looking Back on a Life of Service to the Law. Join Strategerist host Andrew Kaufmann live for this complimentary conversation and podcast recording.

Community Conversation with Emmanuel Acho

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm CT
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, SMU

Emmanuel Acho, former NFL player, #1 New York Times bestselling author, sports analyst, and thought leader, joins us for an impactful community discussion on challenging the status quo and creating lasting change.

Moderated by Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh, Acho will share his insights on how to have difficult conversations, the power of mindset in shaping our future, and strategies for driving personal and collective transformation.

Use promo code UWENGAGE to receive $5 off.

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The Six Triple Eight: Quiet Heroism in WWII

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only Black Women’s Army Corps unit in World War II, comes to the Bush Center. The Six Triple Eight battled racism and misogyny while contributing to war effort by clearing a backlog of 17 million pieces of soldier mail in three months from a warehouse in Birmingham, England.

Hear a discussion with Milauna Jackson, who plays Captain Campbell in the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight; Nicole Avant, the critically acclaimed producer of the Netflix film, bestselling author, and former U.S. ambassador; retired Army Col. Edna Cummings, who produced a documentary on the Six Triple Eight in 2019 and passionately – and successfully – advocated for the battalion to be recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Use promo code UWENGAGE to receive $5 off.

Navigating Turbulence: Senatorial Insights on Geopolitics & Foreign Policy

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

The Bush Center welcomes U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) for a compelling conversation with Bush Institute Executive Director David J. Kramer on geopolitical hotspots and how the United States can best navigate today’s foreign policy challenges.

Use promo code UWENGAGE to receive $5 off.

Laura Bush Book Club with Author Amor Towles

Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 6:30 pm CT
Highland Park United Methodist Church

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

The Seventh Annual Laura Bush Book Club will proudly feature Amor Towles. One of Mrs. Bush’s favorite authors, Towles’ novels Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway, and his collection of shorter fiction Table for Two have all been New York Times bestsellers.

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About the George W. Bush Presidential Center

Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at www.bushcenter.org

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