Jan 2, 2025 · Visitors can witness firsthand the timeless charm of farm life and the enduring connection to Jimmy Carter's roots. Plains Train Depot Self-guided museum, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the life and political career of Jimmy Carter.

Nov 28, 2023 · Get information, explore exhibits, watch the park film, visit the bookstore, and more. Boyhood Home & Farm Visitors can witness firsthand the timeless charm of farm life and the enduring connection to Jimmy Carter's roots.

Nov 27, 2023 · The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, situated in Plains, Georgia, is a tribute to the legacy and history of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. This small, rural community holds special significance as the hometown of Jimmy Carter, and the park encompasses several significant locations associated with his life.

The Jimmy Carter National Historical Park and Preservation District includes more than twenty structures significant to the lives of the 39th president and his wife, Rosalynn, in their hometown of Plains, Georgia. It is where Jimmy Carter went to school, went to church, met and married Rosalynn Smith, and launched his political career.

Nov 7, 2023 · Take a self-guided virtual tour to explore Jimmy Carter's life and legacy at your own pace. Learn more about Carter's accomplishments and the historical significance of his home and community through interpretive texts and stories told by Carter himself.

Oct 20, 2023 · Self-guided tours are available at Plains High School, Plains Depot, and the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm during normal operating hours. Visitors are welcome to walk through the buildings and read the signs.

Nov 28, 2023 · Visit historic classrooms, see museum exhibits, and learn about their long-time principal, Miss Julia Coleman, who conveyed to Jimmy Carter and his classmates, “We must adjust to changing times, and still hold to unchanging principles.”

Dec 30, 2024 · Plains, Ga. – Jimmy Carter National Historical Park mourns the passing of James Earl Carter, Jr., 39th President of the United States and devoted supporter of the park that bears his name. His death follows the passing of his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter, in November 2023.

Plains, Ga. – Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, will be laid to rest on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the Carter home and garden, part of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, in Plains, Georgia. He will be buried next to his wife of 77 years, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

Discover people, places, and stories that connect to the park. Learn more about the park through different activities for kids of all ages. Browse through the photo galleries to explore and learn through images.