• Jimmy Carter's 1976 Campaign Headquarters at the Plains Depot.

    Jimmy Carter

    National Historic Site Georgia

  • Our Park Through Your Eyes Photo Contest

    The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site invites visitors to participate in bringing new views of our park to the world through our park sponsored photo contest. More »

  • Old Time Farm Day

    Come visit the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm for a visit back in time at the farm where the 39th President of the United States learned about hard work, family and a commitment to nature. More »

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.

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Did You Know?

President and Rosalynn Carter on inaugural walk to White House.

Jimmy Carter was the first president to walk from the Capitol to the White House in the parade following the swearing in ceremony in 1977.