Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Home

Front view of the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home in Archery, Georgia.

Plains High School Museum and Visitors Center

Almost one hundred thousand visitors visit Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum yearly.

Plains Depot, 1976 Campaign Headquarters

The oldest building in Plains, the train depot, was used as the 1976 campaign headquarters for President Carter.

Jimmy Carter Presidents' Day 2016

President Jimmy Carter speaking to the crowd at Plains High School for Presidents' Day 2016

Rosalynn Carter, Presidents' Day 2016

Rosalynn Carter signing a book she authored during Presidents' Day 2016

A photo of Site 147 of Loop WOAK at HARDIN RIDGE with Fire Pit, Shade, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole, Water Hookup

A photo of Site 147 of Loop WOAK at HARDIN RIDGE with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Shade, Tent Pad, Lantern Pole, Water Hookup

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In Americus take US 280W/ W Forsyth St. until it becomes US-19 S/US-280 W/S Martin Luther King Blvd. Turn left and go .08 mile. Turn right onto US-280 W and travel 8.9 miles. Turn right onto North Bond Street/ Hwy 45 North. Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum will be on the right side of the road 500 feet from the intersection.

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Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum Visitor Center

Plains High School is the main visitor center for the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. The building has the parks orientation film, visitor services desk, exhibits, bookstore, and passport stamp location.

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