As a resident of North Texas, we are pleased to offer you an exclusive sale opportunity for our upcoming Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint program. Please contact boxoffice@bushcenter.org if you need assistance.

Mrs. Bush is excited to welcome Heather Morris for the sixth “Laura Bush Book Club” edition of Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint. Morris is the author of three novels, including The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a No. 1 international bestseller that sold more than 12 million copies in 47 languages and will soon be an original series on Peacock.

It has been described as a “beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage…based on interviews that were conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov—an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity.” Anne Wicks, the Don Evans Family Managing Director of Opportunity and Democracy at the George W. Bush Institute, will moderate what is sure to be a memorable conversation.

Your ticket purchase includes entry to the event and conversation. Add-ons are available for purchase when you register for the event including a copy of the book, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

A panel of former White House Social Secretaries will share insights and behind-the-scenes stories about entertaining at the White House. From State Dinners to picnics on the South Lawn, the experts will discuss the importance of the White House as a stage for hospitality and diplomacy.

Anita McBride, former Assistant to President Bush and Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush, will moderate a conversation with Jeremy Bernard, former White House Social Secretary to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama; Gahl Hodges Burt, former White House Social Secretary to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; and Amy Zantzinger, former White House Social Secretary to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush.

Former Chief of Staff to Mrs. Laura Bush and author Anita McBride will be signing copies of her latest book, Remember the First Ladies, at the Bush Museum Store.

This is a groundbreaking book showing the evolutionary role of first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. The book shines a light on the influential women who broke barriers and made a mark on our country and, at times, our world, during their tenures in the White House.

Pre-order your copy today from the Bush Museum Store. If you plan to attend the book signing event on March 18, please select the option to pick up your book in person at the Museum Store.

Join us this spring season at the Bush Center for a joyful celebration of Easter spirit! The Family Easter Celebration offers egg hunts, a bunny petting zoo, and the chance to visit with the Easter Bunny himself! Don't miss the opportunity to participate in our spring scavenger hunt as you engage with our friendly Texas Master Naturalists to find signs of spring in the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park.

To complete your day, make sure to reserve a lunch spot at Café 43 after the festivities.

Your Easter experience includes admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum to explore both our permanent and special exhibit, Freedom Matters.

Step into the heart of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park for a chance to see the Great North American Eclipse as it crosses Dallas on April 8, 2024. Texas Master Naturalists will offer tours of the park while we wait for the eclipse to reach totality around 1:40 p.m. Join us at the Bush Center to experience this rare and exciting event!

The eclipse viewing is free, but space is limited. You must register in advance to attend. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last.

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

George W. Bush Presidential Center
2943 SMU Boulevard
Dallas, Texas 75205

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