jimmy-carter | GA | Find park

A picture of the front of the home Jimmy Carter lived in as a young boy.

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

Front view of Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum

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

The Plains train depot that President Carter used as the 1976 campaign headquarters.

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

Jimmy Carter speaking to the crowd; Presidents' Day 2016

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

Rosalynn Carter signing a book, Presidents' Day 2016

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

Physical Address:

300 North Bond Street

Plains, GA 31780

Mailing Address:

300 North Bond Street

Plains, GA 31780

contact-details

Phone Number: (229) 824 - 4104 Voice
Phone Number: (229) 824 - 3441 Fax

Email Address: jica_information@nps.gov
Description: The main email contact for the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum

Plains High School is the main visitor center for the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. There are 6 rooms of exhibits, a 25 minute introductory film, and an Eastern National Bookstore Outlet.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2023 - November 23, 2023)

December 25, Christmas Day (December 25, 2023 - December 25, 2023)

January 1, New Year's Day (January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024)

Plains Depot and 1976 Presidential Campaign Headquarters

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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2023 - November 23, 2023)

December 25, Christmas Day (December 25, 2023 - December 25, 2023)

January 1, New Year's Day (January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024)

Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm

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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 23, 2023 - November 23, 2023)

December 25, Christmas Day (December 25, 2023 - December 25, 2023)

January 1, New Year's Day (January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024)

Weather Information:

Weather in Southwest Georgia can change in the blink of an eye during the summer months. Thunderstorms and high temperatures can make it unpleasant for visitors. Check the local forecast and dress appropriately.