NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT-JICA

Georgia Department of Education Superintendent Kathy Cox along with Southeast Regional Director David Vela and Park Superintendent Gary Ingram during premiere.

TRAVELING THROUGH TIME: FROM PLAINS TO THE WHITE HOUSE

The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site (NHS) hosted the premiere of Traveling Through Time: From Plains to the White House on Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Plains High School auditorium. The movie was produced and directed by Annette Wise, Instructional Specialist, and was the culmination of over two years of filming, research, takes and re-takes at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm. The movie was made possible through the hard work and dedication of many volunteers. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is proud to have one of the few partnerships that combine the resources of the National Park Service, the Georgia State Department of Education and the local school system.

Many special guests from different organizations throughout the state attended the premiere. The guests included, President and Mrs. Carter, David Vela; National Park Service Southeast Regional Director, Kathy Cox; Georgia Department of Education Superintendent; George Hooks; Georgia State Senator, Mike Cheokas; Georgia State Representative, and Dr. Dennis McMahon; Sumter County Schools Superintendent.

The Education Department of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is currently taking requests for field trips to the park and offsite visits by park staff. For more information contact Annette Wise at (229) 824-4104 or online at www.jimmycarter.info.  The Plains High School is located on North Bond Street just off Highway 280 in Plains, Georgia and is open from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. daily.