Mar
12
2019
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Author Fred Burton joins the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum for a discussion about his book, "Beirut Rules: The Murder of a CIA Station Chief and Hezbollah's War Against America." The book tells about the unjust kidnapping and murder of CIA Station Chief…
Mar
5
2019
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
After being shot down Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised trial, and imprisoned - all of which created an international incident. Join us now for an exciting evening with author Francis Gary Powers Jr. as he explores the harrowing tale of his father's…
Mar
1
2019
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
This photography exhibit will feature some interesting "vintage looking" panoramic images shot on film, as well as some night photography shot with modern digital equipment. In addition to the traditional and contemporary still photography, a large 4K digital monitor will play a…
Mar
1
2019
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
The College Station Easter Celebration, modeled after the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, has been hosted by the Bush Library and Museum in partnership with the College Station Police Department since 1999, but the event has a long tradition in College Station. The police…
Feb
7
2019
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
One of the most talked about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers Sr. over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. After being shot down Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised trial, and imprisoned - all…
Feb
1
2019
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
The park was established on February 26, 1919. This exhibit features traditional Black and White photographs, color photographs, and some very unique hand-tinted color photographs... reminiscent of the vintage look of early hand-colored photography, common from the mid 19th…
Jan
26
2019
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
SPIES, TRAITORS, SABOTEURS will reveal major events and periods in U.S. History when Americans were threatened by enemies within its borders: depicting how the government and public responded, illustrating the corresponding evolution of U.S. counterintelligence and homeland…
Jan
6
2019
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Experience the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci through over 30 machines based on his visionary designs. Each machine has been faithfully constructed from Leonardo's notebooks by a modern team of scientists and craftsman in the heart of the Renaissance, Florence, Italy.Set the…
Jan
2
2019
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
As Texas took its current shape, the space changed from an extensive, unexplored, and sparsely settled frontier under the Spanish Crown to its iconic and easily recognizable outline today. Mapping Texas: From Frontier to the Lone Star State traces the cartographic history of…
Dec
1
2018
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
This free event takes place in front of the museum's magnificently decorated 19-foot Christmas tree in the rotunda, and live entertainment and Santa's workshop will get you in the yuletide spirit. Children will be able to make holiday ornaments in the classroom, while a variety…