The Maine Estate That Became America’s ‘Summer White House’

This private family estate in Maine has hosted and housed one of the most politically influential families in American history.

There have been several presidential vacations in Maine, and with our state proudly known as ‘Vacationland,’ it’s hard to imagine a better place for world leaders to relax and spend time with their families.

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The Bush family’s famous oceanfront compound, known as Walker’s Point Estate, sits on a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic in Kennebunkport.

According to a recent report by NBC News, the property has remained a cherished retreat for generations of the Bush family, with Jenna Bush Hager—daughter of George W. Bush—describing it as ‘magical.’

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Walker's Point Estate has been a family home for the Bush family for more than 100 years, with roots tracing back to its 1903 purchase by President George H.W. Bush’s great-grandfather.

NBC News reports that the estate—famously known as the ‘Summer White House' during George H. W. Bush’s presidency—has remained a cherished family retreat where the Bushes continue to host gatherings, world leaders, and friends each summer.

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And there you have it! Walker’s Point Estate, also known as the Bush Compound, served as the president’s ‘Summer White House’ for several years.

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