George Washington Inaugural Bible A Unique American and Masonic Treasurer For the first time in North Texas, the Bible that George Washington placed his hand on when he took the oath of office as President of the United States in 1789 will be on display in Dallas June 28 and 29.  It will be on display Saturday, June 28 at the North Texas Masonic Historical Museum and Library (map link) from noon to 6:00pm.  Admission is $10. There is a private dinner for sponsors Saturday night at the Museum from 7:30 to 10:30 pm. where you can see the Bible up close, take pictures of it, and discuss it with the Bible's historian.  On Sunday, June 29, there is a Gala Exhibition and luncheon from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Plano Convention Center.  This will feature an account of the Bible's history and a presentation of George Washington's effect on the Office of the Presidency.  The Bible will be available for photographs and an auction including George Washington memorabilia and certified Heritage Plants from the Mount Vernon Estate will be held.  Admission for Sunday afternoon is $50.  This wonderful Inaugural Bible, on loan from the St. John's Lodge No. 1 of New York, was printed in London in 1767.  George Washington took his oath of office for his first term as President in 1789 with his hand over the 49th and 50th chapters of Genesis.  Chancellor Robert Livingston creased the upper right hand corner of the page to mark its location and it is still evident today.  An engraved image of Washington and a description of the event were added shortly thereafter to commemorate the occasion. This is also the same Bible chosen by Presidents Warren G. Harding, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Jimmy E. Carter and George H. W. Bush for their oath of office.  It was also used at the dedication of the Washington Memorial and the cornerstone ceremonies of the White House, U.S. Capital and the Statue of Liberty. For tickets and information about sponsorship packages, visit www.northtexashistory.org/ or call J. J. Miller at 214-733-1814.