Plan Your Visit

Explore Jimmy Carter's Hometown

Not every town in this country can be recognized as the hometown of a United States President and a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; however, Plains, Georgia, can. Plains has an interesting history and is proud of its past as well as its present achievements.

 

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Places To Go

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  Plains High School Visitor Center

  Get information, explore exhibits, watch the park film, visit the bookstore, and more.

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  Boyhood Home & Farm

  Visitors can witness firsthand the timeless charm of farm life and the enduring connection to Jimmy Carter's roots.

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  Plains Train Depot

  Self-guided museum, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the life and political career of Jimmy Carter.

 

Get Oriented

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  Operating Hours & Seasons

  Check out important information about the park including alerts and closures.

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  Alerts & Conditions

  Visit here for basic information about the park.

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  Maps

  Use the park map to explore Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.