Welcome to the childhood world of our 43rd President, George W. Bush, and his remarkable family.
The mission of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, Inc., is to express and interpret the history of one of America’s great families by telling the story of the Bush Family and the childhood of George W. Bush in Midland, Texas, and celebrating the lives of two presidents, two governors, and two first ladies.
Announcements
Part-time Development Director Position Open
We are looking for a Development Director to work approximately 20 hours/week on a flexible schedule. This job requires on-site presence so you must live in the Permian Basin and be able to commute to work.
The person we seek should have good verbal and written communication skills, be a self starter and well organized. Job will include grant writing, event coordination, giving public tours, working with our Literacy Program and working with our volunteers.
Minimum skills include knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point. Previous work for a non-profit and grant writing experience helpful.
To apply, send your resume to Paul St.Hilaire by email to gwbhome@bushchildhoodhome.org, by fax to 432-684-7012 or by mail to PO Box 8586, Midland, TX 79708.
Posted: May 17, 2012
Laura Bush Literacy Program Reading Event - May 17th
FREE reading event for children
Thursday, May 17th, from 4:30-5:30 PM, the George W. Bush Childhood Home will be holding a FREE reading event for children in Pre-K to 2nd grades in the Visitor Center. Children will read the feature book "Curious George Goes to the Library" and each child will receive a copy of the book to call their own. Refreshments will also be served.
Space is limited so call 432-685-1112 to reserve a place for your child.
The Laura Bush Bookshelves are also fully stocked and ready for children of all ages to receive a free book to call their own. Come by during our normal business hours and pick out your book! Limit 1 book per child/day. You can also exchange your old books for new ones.
New or gently used book donations are always welcomed. Drop your books off in our Gift Shop during our normal business hours.
Posted: Apr 30, 2012
Silver Medal Winner!
The George W. Bush Childhood Home was recently voted the Silver Medal Winner in Tourist Attractions by readers of the Midland Reporter Telegram. This is the third year in a row that we have been in the top 2 spots.Thanks to everyone who voted for us!
If you haven't visited the Home, please take some time to visit history in your own back yard.
Posted: Aug 19, 2011
Please help us find...
We are looking for the following items to add to this Presidential Site:
1949 Hoffman TV, 1950 Westinghouse Washer & Dryer, and 1955 Calendars. Images of the TV and washer/dryer set are shown below.
Posted: Sep 1, 2010
Laura Bush Literacy Program - FREE BOOKS
F R E E B O O K S F O R K I D S
The Laura Bush Literacy bookshelves are fully stocked and ready for children of all ages to receive a free book. Hundreds of titles available from pre-K to High School level.
Come by during our normal business hours and pick out your book! Limit 1 book per child/day. You can also exchange your old books for new ones.
Parents- we're always looking for donated children's books to keep our bookshelves stocked. If your child has outgrown the old books, please consider donating them to the Laura Bush Literacy Program.
Posted: Sep 1, 2010
Check out our ads in the MRT
Check out our weekly ads in the "Pulse" section of the Midland Reprter Telegram every Thursday.Posted: Nov 19, 2009
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Posted: Nov 15, 2009
Children's Book Donations Needed
Plans are in full swing for the laura Bush Literacy Program. This program will include two aspects:
"Story Night" Staff members will be reading short stories of interest to children. These periodic events will be held in our Visitor Center and attendees will be provided refreshments. These special evening sessions will last from 45-60 minutes and the target age group will be noted in press releases and ads.
"The Laura Bush Bookshelves" Children's books will be available, free of charge, to all area children. Books will be available in our Visitor Center and can be picked up during our normal business hours.
In order to make this a success we are asking for your help. We are asking the public for donations of new or gently used books for children of all ages. Please drop off your donations at our Gift Shop. We can arrange to pick up large volumes of books if you are unable to deliver them. Please call 685-1112 to make arrangements for pick-up.
More details of this program will be available in the next few weeks.
Posted: Jun 2, 2009
Comments about our new website?
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the George W. Bush Childhood Home, I would like to thank Kevin Hickson and Jon Massengale of Upstream Communications, Rod Richburg of RSD Advertising and all their fine, professional staff who helped lauch this new website.
If you have comments about the content of the website or suggestions to improve its value to you, please email Paul St.Hilaire, Executive Director, at gwbhome@bushchildhoodhome.org. Your comments will be addressed within 7 days.
If you would like to have us publish your comments, please indicate your permission in your email. Comments may be selected for publication at the sole discretion of the Executive Director.
Posted: Jan 3, 2009
Museum Hours
Tues–Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun 2–5 PM
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day
1412 West Ohio Avenue
Midland, Texas 79701
Phone: (432) 685-1112
