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Trail Renovation At Boyhood Farm

The walking trail at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Boyhood Farm is under renovation.

A Lifetime Commitment to Public Service

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter learned the importance of hard work, honesty, virtue, love and mercy in the quaint, rural town of Plains, Georgia. Working as full partners, the Carters have dedicated their lives to peace, human rights and public service throughout the world. Come explore the community that influenced and shaped the life and values of the 39th President of the United States.

 
Rosalynn Carter- First Lady From Plains

Rosalynn Carter Gallery (Jimmy Carter National Historic Site)

Rosalynn Carter: First Lady From Plains, Georgia, documents the life of a small-town girl from rural southwest Georgia who grows up to inspire a nation and command the attention of the world as the First Lady who saw her role as a bona fide professional job.
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Get Involved....Volunteer

Volunteering is an American tradition that over the years has made an immeasurable contribution to communities, organizations and individuals throughout the country. Volunteers are vital to the success of the National Park Service.
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Carter Presidential Library and Museum

The Carter Presidential Center

The Carter Presidential Center encompasses both the Carter Center and the Carter Presidential Library. 

The Carter Center works on a dream that is shared by the global community to help prevent unnecessary suffering. The staff helps others learn to help themselves by offering them the tools and knowledge they need to improve their own lives and regain hope.

The Carter Presidential Library and Museum is filled with documents, photographs and other media used by researchers to study the different aspects of the Carter administration. The museum allows visitors to follow the path of a boy from rural south Georgia who became the 39th President of the United States.  
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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
300 North Bond Street
Plains, Georgia 31780

Phone

Visitor Information
(229) 824-4104

Fax

(229) 824-3441

Climate

The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is located in southwest Georgia where the climate is typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers. Temperatures range from a low in the mid 30's in the winter months to a high in the mid to upper 90's in the summer months. Along with the high temperatures during the summer months, the humid conditions add another 5 to 10 degrees to the heat index. Wear comfortable clothing for the season and bring clothing for the possible extremes.
Communities Surrounding Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Plains, GA (1 min. ) Pop. 637
Americus, GA (14 min. ) Pop. 17,013
Concord, GA (15 min. ) Pop. 336
Preston, GA (18 min. ) Pop. 453
Smithville, GA (23 min. ) Pop. 774
Shiloh, GA (25 min. ) Pop. 423
Andersonville, GA (29 min. ) Pop. 331
Ellaville, GA (29 min. ) Pop. 1,609
Leslie, GA (30 min. ) Pop. 455
Parrott, GA (31 min. ) Pop. 156
 Bronwood, GA (32 min. ) Pop. 513
Cobb, GA (36 min. ) Pop. 311
Weston, GA (37 min. ) Pop. 75
Dawson, GA (37 min. ) Pop. 5,058
Richland, GA (37 min. ) Pop. 1,794
Buena Vista, GA (38 min. ) Pop. 1,664
Leesburg, GA (38 min. ) Pop. 2,633
Lumpkin, GA (47 min. ) Pop. 1,369
Sasser, GA (48 min. ) Pop. 393
Shellman, GA (52 min. ) Pop. 1,166