Celebrating America at 250
As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, the George W. Bush Presidential Center celebrates the enduring values that define us — freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. These principles inspire our museum and drive the mission of the Bush Institute. Join us in honoring the remarkable story of our nation and inspiring hope and progress for the next 250 years.
“Our identity as a Nation – unlike many other nations – is not determined by geography or ethnicity, by soil or blood. Being an American involves the embrace of high ideals and civic responsibility.”
– President George W. Bush
Events & Exhibits
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Forum on Leadership
America’s Birthday: A History of Independence Day
Opening the Vault
Spring Guided Tour of the Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park
A Conversation with Walter Isaacson on “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written”
Laura Bush Book Club with Author Allison Pataki
George W. Bush Presidential Center America 250 Celebration - Free Museum Admission
Situation Room Presentation
Shop the A250 Collection
The George W. Bush Presidential Museum Store curates exceptional gifts, souvenirs, and books with ties to Texas, the United States Presidency, the Bush Center and its exhibits, and the Bush Family.
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Democracy is a Verb
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Bush Institute published a new series, “Democracy is a verb.” It explores America’s core values, the institutions that power our democracy, the people who serve it, and pop culture’s role in it.
America the Exceptional
How the U.S. built the world’s best model for innovation and economic growth
Presidential Leadership Scholars Program
The program brings together leaders from across the nonprofit, military, public, and private sector fields to produce bold and principled leaders who are committed to solving our greatest challenges, both domestically and across the world.
Highlights from the Bush Center
A Nation Begins: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Rick Atkinson
The American idea turns 250
Former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi: “I feel a deep sense of gratitude for what this country has done for me"
The State of the American Dream
George W. Bush Institute
Strengthening Our Democracy Work
Securing democratic values, encouraging civic participation, and strengthening American institutions are the calling of every citizen. Civility is a cornerstone to a thriving democracy.
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