Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
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Hours
Plains Depot
| Every day | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Plains Depot was chosen for President Carter's 1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters because it was vacant and it had a public restroom. Today the building is a museum for Jimmy Carter's campaign for Georgia State Senate, Governor of Georgia, and President of the United States.
Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm
| Every day | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Jimmy Carter's father, Earl Carter, moved the family to the community of Archery, Georgia when Jimmy Carter was 4 years old. He lived here until he went off to college. In 2000, the National Park Service opened up a restored Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm to the public.
Carter Gardens
| Every day | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park provides visitors with an opportunity to explore the lasting impact of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, including their final resting place.
Visitor centers
Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
| Every day | 9:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The main visitor Center for the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. Plains High School serves as the park museum and visitor center. Visitors find a restored and furnished classroom, principal's office and auditorium. Other rooms feature exhibits that explain the Carters' lives in Plains, including political and business careers, education, family, and post presidency. There is a 25 minute video that focuses on the life and accomplishments of Jimmy Carter told by those who know him best - his friends.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
About this park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.