The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is excited to announce a brand new event that will be fun for all ages. In partnership with Grand Companions, we will be hosting a Kids Reading to Dogs event on Saturday, September 20, from 1 pm – 3 pm. This event’s purpose is to help kids of all ages build confidence in reading to an audience that is ready to hear. It combines the Bush’s love for dogs with their push for literacy.

Grand Companions will bring a small selection of dogs to the Visitors Center courtyard to allow children of all ages to read to them. Children can bring their favorite book to read or select a book from Robin’s Reading Room located at the site. Parents with young children can read with their child and the dogs also. All children can choose a book from Robin’s Reading Room to take home with them. Grand Companions will provide pet adoption information.

Educator Chase Kirby said, “We know kids and their families will enjoy spending time with these dogs while honoring the Bushes love for literacy and dogs.”

The Bush Family Home State Historic Site is located at 1412 West Ohio St. in Midland. The hours for the home are: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; the last tour begins at 4:15 p.m. The Bush Family Home joined the Texas Historical Commission in 2023 and is one of 42 sites in the state of Texas. Learn more: visitbushfamilyhome.com. For questions feel free to email them at bushfamilyhome@thc.texas.gov or call (432) 685-1112.