41@100:
The Centennial Celebration
of George H.W. Bush
Information courtesy of | The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Registration Now Open for 41@100 Events Celebrating the Life and Legacy of George H.W. Bush This June in College Station, Texas
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation invites community members and Bush Foundation supporters to register for exciting events on Thursday, June 13. The free lineup of activities includes the grand opening of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion; Bush family appearances; performances by country music superstars Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett; and more.
Registration for the George & Barbara Bush Foundation’s centennial commemoration, 41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush, is now open at 41at100.org/events. The special series of events will take place from June 11-13, 2024, at the George
H.W. Bush Presidential Center on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas. The community is invited to attend several free, family-friendly events on Thursday, June 13, that honor President Bush’s extraordinary life and legacy of selfless service: 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; meet and greet with Sully the Service Dog; and a concert by Aggie legends Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett.
To register, visit 41at100.org/events. On the registration page, select the events you plan to attend. Upon registration, you’ll receive an email with a confirmation code. If your plans change, you can modify your registration. All events are free, but registration is required as space is limited.
“Dad was committed to serving his country and making our communities better,” said Neil Bush, the former president’s son and Bush Foundation board member. “I’m proud that his enduring legacy continues to inspire people to help others, and we hope to see many of his friends and supporters — of all ages — celebrating with us in College Station coming up next month.”
SCHEDULE OF COMMUNITY EVENTS ON JUNE 13, 2024
All events listed below are free and open to the public, but registration at 41at100.org/events is required as space is limited.
- Grand Opening of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion: The Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion is a new 29,000-square-foot building at the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum on the Texas A&M campus. The Pavilion features:
- The retired Marine One helicopter flown frequently by President and Bush during their time in office. The massive aircraft weighs 9,300 pounds and measures over 72 feet long.
- The Union Pacific 4141 Locomotive, which is painted to match Air Force One, and led President Bush’s funeral train from Houston to his final resting place on the grounds of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum.
- An on-site café.
View renderings of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion and photos of the Marine One Helicopter and Union Pacific 4141 Locomotive here.
- Commemorative Parachute Jumps by President Bush’s Grandchildren: Every five years from ages 75 to 90, President Bush strapped on a parachute and jumped from a plane. His grandchildren will honor his love of adventure and continue his tradition of parachute jumps on his milestone birthdays.
- Birthday Cake and Ice Cream Reception with Special Appearance by Sully the Service Dog: Nothing says happy birthday like cake and Blue Bell ice cream in the Rotunda of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum. The president’s former service dog and loyal best friend, Sully, will also make a special appearance.
- “Looking Forward: Carrying the Mantle of Service into the Future” – Moderated Conversation with President Bush’s Grandchildren: Who better to share touching letters and memorable moments with their “Gampy,” than his grandchildren? They continue to carry forward his life of service for future generations during this panel at the Annenberg Presidential Conference
- Free Admission to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum: Visitors will get free admission to the Bush Library & Museum in President Bush’s While there, they can check out the new exhibit, “The Spirit of the Place,” which explores the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center’s place in the community and its impact on the world.
- Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett Concert: The birthday festivities will conclude with a free, family-friendly country music concert from Texas singer-songwriters and Texas A&M alumni Robert Earl Keen ‘78 and Lyle Lovett ‘79 at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center.
About the George & Barbara Bush Foundation 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.
About 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.