The Bush Family Home State Historic Site announces a new program coming this summer. Four movies from the 1950s will be shown in the backyard of the home. This year’s theme is monster movies. All guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and snacks. Each event will be from 6:30-9:00 pm. During the series, the dates, topics and speakers will be: June 10 – The Thing from Another World (1951) June 24 – Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954) July 8 – Curse of Frankenstein (1957) July 22 – Dracula (1958) Activites associated with each movie will be available at each movie screening. Those include: • An activity and craft about flying saucers using paper plates, frisbees, and a boomerang for The Thing from Another World. • A water activity and fossil craft using air dry clay for the Creature from The Black Lagoon. • An experiment and a craft for the Curse of Frankenstein. • A movie poster design activity for Dracula. Movie going was a major social event, with many people attending theaters regularly. Because tv ownership went up in the 1950s, theaters added to the experience with the introduction of cinerama, 3D, and other widescreen technologies. Even George W. Bush would ride his bike downtown Midland to see cowboy serials and science fiction movies. “The Summer Movie Series is meant to showcase the entertainment in theaters while the Bush family lived in Midland in the 1950s,” said Site Educator Chase Kirby. “It will be fun for the whole family, young or old.” 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 41 sites in the state of Texas. Learn more: visitbushfamilyhome.com.