George W. Bush Library Tour

We actually got to tour the George W. Bush Library today, unlike our last visit, no bomb threats!  It was fascinating primarily because much of the history took place in the kid’s lifetime.  There were things they recalled from hanging or dimpled chads; hurricane Katrina; 9/11; Saddam Hussein; economic crisis; and many factors that have led up to our current political climate. 

The museum is 14,000 square feet and filled with state of the art interactive, electronic exhibits.  We arrived at 10:45am for our 11am tour and didn't leave until sometime after 4pm, that is how much the kids were enjoying it.  We even had lunch in '43' the restaurant in the museum.  I highly recommend the sea bass and brown quinoa! 

There are some features for younger children, but I would recommend it for children who are at least upper middle school age and older.  I am fairly confident the kids took every interactive quiz in the museum from foreign policy to the three branches of government.  They really enjoyed the Decision Points Theater where you were briefed by various advisors and then would need to make an executive decision.  The moderator would then state how the audience had electronically voted and then what the Presidents actual decision was and the subsequent outcome. 

The Oval Office and adjoining Rose Garden were a huge hit or course.  If you are in the area do not miss the awesome attraction!  We will me back even though we have read every placard, every photo caption, it was just that good!  Abigail even discovered a career goal when she found out there is a head Pastry Chef at the White House.  Imagine all day long to be in charge of making sweets!  And yes, the Secret Service to permit flaming desserts, we read it on a placard! 

When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come on you and you take them to heart wherever the Lord your God disperses you among the nations, and when you and your children return to the Lord your God and obey him with all your heart and with all your soul according to everything I command you today, then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes[a] and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you.  Deuteronomy 30:1-3