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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park · GA
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.
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Winter Hours
December 1, 2025, through March 7, 2026, (change to Daylight Savings Time) all sites are open from 10am to 4pm EST.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Things to Do
Self-Guided Tour of Plains Depot-1976 Campaign Headquarters
Plains Depot-1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters
Self-guided tour of Plains High School
Plains High School is where both Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter went grades one through eleven. It has been transformed into a museum detailing the life of the citizens of Plains, as well as the Carter's.
Self-Guided Tour of the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm
The Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm is where Jimmy Carter was raised from the age of four until seventeen. His father, Earl Carter, sold off the farm in 1949. The National Park Service purchased seventeen acres and the Carter Boyhood Home in 1994. After a multiyear restoration the Boyhood Farm and Home opened to the public in 2000.
Self-Guided Walking Tour of Plains, Georgia
A Self-Guided Tour of Plains, Georgia allowing the visitor to explore the town that raised a President, and where President and Mrs. Carter still call home.
Visit the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Bookstore
Bookstore Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Visitor Centers
- Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
Source: National Park Service.