Celebrate George H.W. Bush's 100th Birthday and Legacy on June 13th

WHAT: The George & Barbara Bush Foundation invites all Bush 41 alumni, Bush Foundation supporters and fellow citizens to join the Bush Family in their celebration honoring President George H.W. Bush’s extraordinary life and legacy of selfless service on what would’ve been his 100th birthday. The culmination of the Bush Foundation’s centennial commemoration, 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush, is a special series of events hosted from June 11-13, 2024, at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas.

On Thursday, June 13, the community is invited to several free, family-friendly events: A skydiving exhibition and special moderated panel by the Bush grandchildren; the public grand opening of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion; cake and ice cream; a meet and greet with Sully the Service Dog; and a concert by Texas singer-songwriters and Texas A&M alumni Robert Earl Keen ‘78 and Lyle Lovett ‘79. The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum will offer free admission to the public all day.

WHEN: Thursday, June 13, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Grand Opening of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion featuring the historic Marine One helicopter and Union Pacific 4141 Locomotive

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Free admission to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Parachute jumps by President Bush’s grandchildren at the field located next to Lot 43 at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Birthday Cake and Ice Cream Reception with Sully the Service Dog in the Rotunda of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: “Looking Forward: Carrying the Mantle of Service into the Future" – Moderated Conversation with President Bush’s Grandchildren at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center

Grounds open at 6:00 p.m., concert starts 7:30 p.m.: Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett headline a special performance at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center

WHERE: George H.W. Bush Presidential Center / 1000 George Bush Dr. West, College Station, TX 77845

ADMISSION: All events are free, but registration is required as space is limited. Participants may register at 41at100.org/events.

ABOUT: The George & Barbara Bush Foundation strives to preserve the historic legacies of President and Mrs. Bush, primarily by supporting and promoting education and service-oriented programs at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum and The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University. The Center creates unique and life-changing opportunities that bring together and connect world leaders, students, public policy experts, business executives, and current officeholders. More at www.georgeandbarbarabush.org.

41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush

The George & Barbara Bush Foundation launched “41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush” to honor the 100th anniversary of George H.W. Bush’s birth. The centennial runs through December 31, 2024, and will feature a schedule of events for Bush Alumni and the community to celebrate the extraordinary life and achievements of President Bush. More at www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/41at100.