Family Traditions

Vice President Bush plays with his grandchildren, Walker's Point, Kennebunkport, ME.  06 Aug 88

Campaign Photograph (Doro, Marvin, Neil and Jeb), Fall 1963

The Bush family attends church in Houston, TX (l-r Barbara, George, Jeb (hidden), Doro, Neil, Marvin, George W.)  1964

George W., George, Neil, Marvin being held by Barbara, and Jeb, Midland, TX, circa 1957

The Family Traditions exhibit provides a deep look into the life of young George Bush, tying his rich family values into future generations of the Bush family.

George Bush’s parents had an extraordinary impact on his personality, his core values, and the way he raised his own children.

Sports were a part of George Bush's life from a very early age, and this competitive spirit became the stuff of Bush family legend. Also included here is a bust of George Bush's father, Prescott Bush, which was created in 1958 by sculptor Jimilu Mason.

"My father was a remarkable man who not only believed in public service, but embodied the spirit of it."   - George Bush

A picture of the extended Bush family. George Bush stands (2nd from right) next to his father. Barbara Bush is seated in front of him, holding a young George W. Bush.

One of the features of this exhibit is a bookcase full of framed family portraits. In the museum, you can take these off the shelf and read the captions on the back of each photo.

This exhibit tells more about the formative years of George Bush. In the bottom of this picture, you can see various interactive exhibits where you can learn about family pets, traditions and future generations of the Bush family  - George and Barbara's children and grandchildren.