Thank you for your continued support of the George W. Bush Presidential Center's work. We are pleased to offer you an exclusive pre-sale opportunity for our upcoming special edition Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint program to be held at SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium.

Purchase your tickets before this event is sold out.

Please note this special program will be held at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium on SMU’s campus. For questions regarding this specific program or if you need assistance reach out to boxoffice@bushcenter.org.

Exclusive donor presale: Sharon McMahon ‘The Small and the Mighty’ Book Tour

October 9, 2024
VIP Meet & Greet Experience: 4:30 – 5:30 P.M. CT
Conversation: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CT

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

The Bush Center is pleased to provide a unique opportunity and program with Sharon McMahon as she headlines her first national “The Small and the Mighty” Book Tour.

“America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon, host of the hit podcast “Sharon Says So” and author of the new book, The Small and the Mighty, joins Bush Center President and CEO Ken Hersh for what is sure to be an informative and entertaining conversation on freedom and democracy.

Join us at McFarlin Memorial Auditorium on October 9, 2024.

Please note seats for this event will be purchased through Ticketmaster by using the link below. Please use the promo code: Engage to purchase your tickets.

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VIP Meet and Greet Experience – Limited Tickets Available

In addition to the evening program at McFarlin, the Bush Center is delighted to host Sharon McMahon for a pre-event VIP experience. This limited opportunity will be held at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum.

For more information, please see details below. The VIP experience is available as an add on at the time of ticket purchase. Capacity is limited.

VIP ticketholders will have the exclusive opportunity to meet with Sharon McMahon at the Bush Museum.

The experience includes:

A photo opportunity with author and podcaster Sharon McMahon
Ground transportation from the Bush Center to McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

FAQs

More details will be shared as we approach our event date. Visit our event website for additional FAQs.

Bush Museum After Hours: A Conversation with WWII Pilot John "Lucky" Luckadoo and Author Dr. Donald L. Miller

July 11, 2024 | 6:00 pm CT

In collaboration with the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, please join us at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum for an evening with historian and author of Masters of the Air, Dr. Donald L. Miller, and longtime Dallas resident Major John “Lucky” Luckadoo, who flew 25 missions in a B-17 during World War II. Jason Galui, Director for Veterans and Military Families at the Bush Institute will moderate this discussion. A meet and greet with both speakers will follow the conversation.

Your ticket purchase includes entry to the event and conversation at the Bush Museum. Add-ons are available for purchase when you register for the event including pre-signed copies of the books, Damn Lucky and Masters of the Air.

When checking out online, please select pick up for the delivery method to receive your book purchase at the event. Books may be picked up on event day upon your arrival.

Engage NexPoint Lecture: The Russia-China Challenge

September 24, 2024 | 6:30 pm CT | Member tickets $20 |
Non-Member Tickets $30

Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint

As Russia and China increasingly collude to fuel global conflicts and challenge U.S. international primacy, a distinguished panel will discuss how the United States should deal with the authoritarian threats emanating from Moscow and Beijing.

The conversation will feature John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Deputy Secretary of State; Dan Schulman, former President and CEO of PayPal; and Ellen Bork, Fellow at the George W. Bush Institute.

Donors and members must log in to receive a discounted rate on your ticket purchase.

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