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Bush Family Home Hosts 1950s-Themed Spring Break Activities
Visitors can try retro challenges like ring toss, croquet, and more at the historic site in Midland, Texas.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Bush Family Home State Historic Site in Midland, Texas is hosting a Spring Break 60 Second Challenge on March 10 and March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to try 10 different 60-second challenges that test their knowledge and skills while going back in time to the 1950s. Challenges include ring toss, shaving a balloon, wooden stick horse racing, phone book race, croquet, and more. Prizes will be awarded to competitors who complete the challenges.
Why it matters
The event brings a fun and educational experience for visitors to learn about life and technology in the 1950s, including how the Bush family would have lived during that time period. It provides an interactive way for people to engage with history and the legacy of the Bush family.
The details
The Spring Break 60 Second Challenge will take place at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site in Midland, Texas on March 10 and March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to try 10 different 60-second challenges that test their knowledge and skills, including ring toss, shaving a balloon, wooden stick horse racing, phone book race, and croquet. Prizes will be awarded to competitors who are able to complete the challenges.
- The Spring Break 60 Second Challenge will take place on March 10 and March 12, 2026.
- The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
The players
Bush Family Home State Historic Site
A historic site in Midland, Texas that preserves the childhood home of former U.S. President George W. Bush and his family.
What’s next
Visitors can plan their trip to the Bush Family Home State Historic Site to participate in the Spring Break 60 Second Challenge on March 10 or March 12.
The takeaway
The Bush Family Home is offering a unique and interactive way for visitors to step back in time and experience life in the 1950s through a series of fun challenges. This event provides an educational and engaging opportunity to learn about an important American family's history and legacy.
