Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

National Historical Park · GA · nps.gov page

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.Photo: NPS Photo

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

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News

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Welcomes Karen Barry as Superintendent 2026-07-24
The National Park Service has selected Karen Barry as the new Superintendent of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. She will begin her official role as Superintendent on August. 9.

Photos

Front view of Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum — Almost one hundred thousand visitors visit Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum yearly.Photo: NPS Photo

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.Photo: NPS Photo

Jimmy Carter speaking to the crowd; Presidents' Day 2016 — President Jimmy Carter speaking to the crowd at Plains High School for Presidents' Day 2016Photo: NPS Photo

Rosalynn Carter signing a book, Presidents' Day 2016 — Rosalynn Carter signing a book she authored during Presidents' Day 2016Photo: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.