Jimmy Carter National Historic Site — North Bond Street
Plains, GA Hours and Location

300 North Bond Street
Plains, GA   31780Driving Directions
Phone: (229)824-4104(229)824-4104 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/jica/planyou...

National Historic Site

Operating Hours & Seasons

Plains High School Museum and Visitor Center

The Main visitor center for the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
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• New Year’s Day:
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• Thanksgiving Day:
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Park District

Plains Depot

The 1976 headquarters for Jimmy Carter's Presidential Campaign,

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM

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• Christmas Day:
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• New Year’s Day:
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• Thanksgiving Day:
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• Thanksgiving Day:
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Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Farm

The farm where Jimmy Carter lived from 1928 until 1941. His father, Earl Carter, later sold this farm in 1949.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:10:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:10:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
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• New Year’s Day:
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• Thanksgiving Day:
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Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is fee free.
  The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site consists of three locations: Plains High School Visitor Center, Plains Depot, and The Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. All locations are fee free.

About

A Rural Beginning

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.

Directions

The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Plains High School Museum and Visitor Center is located in Plains, Georgia. The zip code is 31780.

Visitor Centers

Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum

Built in 1921, this school had its first graduating class in 1922. All, grades, first through eleventh, were held in this building. President and Mrs. Carter each studied aid graduated from Plains High School. President Carter in 1941 as Salutatorian of his class, and Mrs. Carter graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1944.

Weather

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.

Permits and Reservations Information