Holiday Tea at the Bush Center
Past Events
2024 Events & Exhibits
Holiday Choir Performances at the Bush Museum
Young Professionals Holiday Party
Merry & Bright Night
Food, Family & Holiday Fun: A Conversation with The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond
Purpose Beyond the White House: A Conversation on the Post-Presidency
Sharon McMahon: The Small and the Mighty Book Tour
Pups in the Park
Guided Tour of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
Engage NexPoint Lecture: The Russia-China Challenge
Day of Remembrance on September 11th
Young Professionals Reception and Conversation with Former Ambassadors
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
Book Signing with Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska.
Bush Museum After Hours: A Conversation with WWII Pilot John "Lucky" Luckadoo and Author Dr. Donald L. Miller
Why U.S. Leadership Still Matters webinar
Laura Bush Book Club with “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” Author Heather Morris
Forum on Leadership - The Call of Freedom
Free Admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum
Bush Museum After Hours featuring Musicians from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
University Park Centennial Celebration - Free Admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum
Great North American Eclipse Viewing in the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
Celebrate the joy of the Easter Season at the Bush Center
A Conversation with White House Social Secretaries
Book Signing with Author Anita McBride - “Remember the First Ladies”
Bird Walk in the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
Presidents Day – Free Admission to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum
"Mostly What God Does": A Conversation with Author Savannah Guthrie
Young Professionals Networking Reception
The State of American Democracy webinar
The Art of Disagreeing Better
Extended Evening Hours with Tom Lea Institute
2023 Events & Exhibits
Holiday Tea at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum
Holiday Choir performances at the Bush Center
Brian Kilmeade - 'Teddy and Booker T.' Book Signing
Merry and Bright Night
Texas Rangers Baseball World Series trophy viewing
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush: “Love Comes First” Special Event
43 Club Private Reception with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush: “Love Comes First” Special Event
Michael G. Vickers - 'By All Means Available' Book Signing
Engage NexPoint Lecture: Win, Lose, or Draw? Democracy and the Accelerating Pace of Technological Change
How governments around the world have solved supposedly impossible problems
43 Club: Power Breakfast with Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the Bush Center and author of The Fastest Tortoise
Colonial Williamsburg Comes to the Bush Center
Moment of Remembrance on September 11
A Conversation and Meet and Greet with OpTic Gaming Founder Hector “H3CZ” Rodriguez
Democracy, Freedom, and Fun: Trivia Night at the Bush Center
How COVID and Ukraine Have Changed Beijing’s Strategy
43 Club: A Conversation on Freedom and Democracy with Igor Khrestin and David Kramer
Laura Bush Book Club: To Kill a Mockingbird
George W. Bush Presidential Center 10th Anniversary - Free Museum Admission Week
Forum on Leadership - Answering the Call
Freedom Matters with David Rubenstein and Sharon McMahon
43 Club: A Conversation on Corporate and Civic Engagement
Freedom Matters
PEPFAR AT 20
Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy
43 Club Happy Hour and Engage Program: 'Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy'
2022 Events & Exhibits
43 Club Annual Holiday Party
Merry and Bright Night
The Struggle for Freedom
43 Club: Make The Ask
Looking to the Future: Bold Ideas from Bold Leaders
Author Bill Browder on Russia
43 Club Happy Hour and Livestream of the NexPoint Lecture: Author Bill Browder on Russia
43 Club: Marketing Yourself and Establishing Networks
Sixth Annual Tbilisi International Conference
Creating Opportunity in Education and the Workforce
Fatherhood, Community and Football: A Conversation with Troy Aikman
43 Club: An Insider's View of the White House
Elections – A More Perfect Union
Dreaming Big: Laura Bush Book Club with Roda Ahmed
Jenna Bush Hager & Barbara Bush: Superpower Sisterhood Book Tour
Forum on Leadership 2022 - Our Nation's Calling
Waxing Poetic: Expressions with Cold Wax
43 Club: A Conversation on Veterans in partnership with Folds of Honor
Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House
The Future of American Cities
The Continual Struggle: Reflections on the Civil Rights Movement
The Future of Education with Gov. Jeb Bush & Sec. Margaret Spellings
Carne y Arena
The Continual Struggle
2021 Events & Exhibits
Reimagining American Democracy: Democracy in America, Democracy in the World
USMCA and Workforce Development: Building a Competitive North America
43 Club Annual Holiday Party
Reimagining American Democracy: Reviving Civic Engagement
2021 Warrior Open presented by AT&T
Laura Bush Book Club With Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Reimagining American Democracy: Rethinking Civic Education
Afghanistan: Why We Can’t Look Away
Pups in the Park 2021
Immigration and the Economy
Leadership Circle Celebration
Reimagining American Democracy: Securing Elections
43 Club: Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants Private Viewing and Conversation with President Bush
Remembering 9/11: Screening of Apple TV+ Documentary "9/11: Inside the President's War Room"
Reimagining American Democracy: Disinformation & Democracy
Reimagining American Democracy: The Vote
Understanding the Border: A Conversation on Life, Culture and Commerce
Why Are Central Americans Fleeing Their Homes?
43 Club: An Exclusive Conversation with Ken Hersh and John Sabo
A Commitment to Conservation
Reimagining American Democracy: Democracy in America
Immigrants and the American Future
Out of Many, One
A Conversation with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Forum on Leadership 2021 - The Opportunity of America
A Conversation with Dana Perino
What Makes Smart Immigration and Border Policy in the 21st Century?
Stand-To 2021: A National Veterans Convening
The State of the American Dream
2020 Events & Exhibits
One Time in the Motorcade: Former Staffers on the Lighter Side of the White House
Laura Bush Book Club: A Conversation with Author Michele Harper
Women, Democracy, and Peace with H.E. Rula Ghani and Mrs. Bush
Highland Capital Lecture: Mark Cuban & Daymond John - Two Sharks Discuss the Path Forward for America
Forum on Leadership - America at Its Best
Education as a Civil Right
Deepfakes: Addressing the Threat to our Democracy
Conversations on Supporting Central American Economic Growth
A Conversation with Jay Leno
Pearls of Wisdom with Jean Becker
Art Past and Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
The Future of Texas
Sam Houston & the Alamo Avengers with Brian Kilmeade
A Governance Agenda for Preventing Violence in a Fragile World
2019 Events & Exhibits
Special Exhibit - Holiday in the National Parks: Christmas at the White House 2007
Sisters First: An Afternoon with Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
2019 W100K
Laura Bush Book Club with Alexander McCall Smith
Boeing Conversation with Admiral James Stavridis
Tails on the Trail
A Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
Presidential Leadership Scholars Graduation & Fifth Year Celebration
Geopolitical Flashpoints with Ian Bremmer, Niall Ferguson & Dana Perino
The Secret Service: Protecting the President Everywhere
Promoting Economic Growth in the Northern Triangle: A Practical Approach
2019 Warrior Open
Pups in the Park 2019
Forum on Leadership
Grateful American: A Conversation with Gary Sinise
Naturalization Ceremony
Presidential Retreats: Away from the White House
Camp David: An Insider's Look
Securing Democracy Against Authoritarian Threats
Remembering President George H.W. Bush
Art Past and Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
Policies to Promote Inclusive Urban Growth
Policies to Promote Inclusive Urban Growth
2018 Events & Exhibits
Special Event - Deck the Halls: Welcome All
Special Exhibit - Deck the Halls and Welcome All: Christmas at the White House 2006
Boeing Lecture: Leadership in Today’s Military
Highland Capital Lecture: Cryptocurrencies, AI, and Disruptive Technologies
2018 President's Council Gathering Featuring Carly Fiorina
Remembering Barbara Bush
Graduation of the 2018 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars
The Art & Leadership of Winston Churchill
2018 Warrior Open at the AT&T Byron Nelson, presented by AT&T
The Lazarus Effect, 15 Years Later
5th Anniversary Special Guest Appearances
5th Anniversary Special Guest Appearances
Forum on Leadership Closing Conversation featuring Jeff Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon
5th Anniversary Special Guest Appearances
George W. Bush Presidential Center's Five-Year Anniversary Celebration
Forum on Leadership
Forum on Leadership
43 Club: Coffee and Conversation with Ken Hersh
#MyChargeToKeep
Style of Influence: A Conversation on the Role of the First Lady
First Ladies: Style of Influence
3rd Annual Art Past & Present: From a Black Artist’s Perspective
Constitutional Conversations: Justice Scalia’s Memorable Speeches & James Madison & Today’s Media
2017 Events & Exhibits
Bright and Beautiful at Home: Holiday Floral Workshop
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Sisters First: A Conversation with Barbara Bush & Jenna Bush Hager
The Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In the World
Democracy & Freedom: A Conversation with Dr. Condoleezza Rice
2017 Warrior 100K
Mrs. Bush Participates in Discussion on First Ladies at 2017 Concordia Summit
NAFTA Renegotiation: Strengthening North American Prosperity and Competitiveness
Book Signing Event with Meghan O'Sullivan
The Art of Painting: A Conversation with President Bush's Art Instructors
2017 Graduation of Presidential Leadership Scholars
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2017 Graduation
Stand-To – A National Veterans Convening
A Panel Discussion on NAFTA, Borders, and Security
Globalization Roundtable Hosted by the Bush Institute and Canadian American Business Council
Portraits of Courage Book Signing
Engage Conversation: Portraits of Courage with President Bush
2017 Warrior Open
Corruption and Violence in Russia: Author Event with Bill Browder
SMU Dedman School of Law Raggio Lecture Series: A Conversation with Barbara Bush
The Influence and Leadership of First Ladies Around the Globe
Engage Conversation: Hamilton’s America
Portraits of Courage
Art Past and Present
Engage Public Programming - Educated City
2016 Events & Exhibits
What Does Freedom Mean Today?
What Does Freedom Mean Today?
Imba Means Sing: An Evening with the African Children's Choir
Light Through the Darkness: A Forum on Freedom in North Korea
A Season of Merriment and Melody
North America Competitiveness Initiative at the NASCO Reunion
2nd Annual Texas Artisan Rendezvous
Briscoe Elementary School Visit & AREL Roundtable Discussion
Book Signing: Judge Alberto Gonzales
A Conversation with Former Director of the CIA and NSA, General Michael Hayden
2016 Warrior 100K
Lights, Camera, Politics: A Look into Presidential Debates
State of Our Cities Mayors Roundtable
Conversation on the Role of International Trade
Presidential Leadership Scholars 2016 Graduation
Presidential Medal of Freedom Presentation to Oscar Elias Biscet
A Conversation with Judy Smith: The Inspiration Behind Scandal
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2016 Graduation
Invictus Games Recap: Honoring Our Wounded Warrior Athletes
Our Great Big Backyard: Family Event Celebrating National Parks
The Invictus Games Symposium on Invisible Wounds
Invictus Symposium Speakers
Inside Elections: A Look Into Campaign Management and Advertising
Special Exhibit: Path to the Presidency
An Evening with Lorne Michaels: Live From Dallas, It's Saturday Night!
The Catalyst Launch Event, featuring Senators Jon Kyl and Joe Lieberman
2015 Events & Exhibits
Author Event with Karl Rove
A Christmas Conversation: Entertaining at the White House
A Season of Stories: Christmas at the White House 2003
Author Event with Ben Bernanke
Author Event with Jon Meacham, featuring President George W. Bush
The George W. Bush Institute Launches Scorecard on North America
Global Women’s Network: A Summit of Ideas, Innovation, and Partnerships
Sneak Peek: ESPN’s 30 for 30: First Pitch
How Baseball Began and Expanded During the Civil War
Perspectives on America’s Pastime
Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2015 Graduation
A Conversation with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Liberty and Leadership Forum Class of 2015 Graduation
Mission Transition: Creating Employment Opportunities for Post-9/11 Veterans
Baseball: America's Presidents, America's Pastime
Serving Post-9/11 Veterans and Military Families
2014 Events & Exhibits
All Creatures Great and Small: Christmas at the White House 2002
Presidential Leadership Scholars Launch
Author Event with Paul Ryan, Moderated by Dana Perino
Investing in Our Future at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
Oscar de la Renta: Five Decades of Style
Monetary Policy and the Economy: A Conference Examining Central Banking’s Impact on Prosperity
Author Event Lynne Cheney, Moderated by Vice President Dick Cheney
Book Discussion with Lynne Cheney, Author of
Education: The Ultimate Civil Right
The Art of Leadership
Author Event with Greg Gutfeld, Moderated by Dana Perino
International Women's Day
Empowering Our Nation's Warriors
2013 Events & Exhibits
Home for the Holidays: Christmas at the White House 2001
Alliance to Reform Education Leadership (AREL) Convening
Sacred Spaces: Faith-Based Schools and American Cities
2013 Warrior Open
A Conference on Energy Regulation: Lessons about Growth from the States, the Nation and Abroad
What Immigrants Contribute: A Special Event on Immigration, Texas and Economic Growth
Investing in Women: Strengthening Africa
About the Permanent Exhibit
Permanent Exhibit: A Nation Under Attack
Permanent Exhibit: Life in the White House
Permanent Exhibit: Critical Decisions
George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony
International Women's Day 2013
2012 Events & Exhibits
Immigration and 4% Growth: How Immigrants Grow the U.S. Economy
George W. Bush Institute Economic Debates
2012 Warrior Open Tournament
Tax Competition and 4% Growth: What the Midwest Can Show the Rest of the Country
The 4% Solution: Unleashing the Economic Growth America Needs
Africa 2012: President and Mrs. Bush Travel to Zambia and Botswana
A Celebration of Human Freedom
2012 Warrior 100K Ride
Tax Policies for 4% Growth
The Freedom Collection: Stories of Courage, Stories of Freedom
International Women's Day
America's First Ladies: An Enduring Vision
2012 Women's Initiative Fellowship Program
2011 Events & Exhibits
Africa 2011: President and Mrs. Bush travel to Tanzania, Zambia and Ethiopia
2011 Warrior Open
Topping Out Ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center
Summit to Save Lives
The Wave of Freedom: Early Lessons from the Middle East
The Dalai Lama visits the Bush Center
2011 Warrior 100K Ride
The 4% Growth Project: Driving Economic Growth
Building Afghanistan’s Future: Promoting Women’s Freedom and Advancing their Economic Opportunity
Middle School Matters
2010 Events & Exhibits
A Conference on Cyber Dissidents: Global Successes and Challenges
Natural Gas Nation
Educating and Empowering the Women and Girls of Afghanistan: A Conference on Education and Literacy
Symposium on Education Leadership