Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Protected park · GA, USA
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in GA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 9:30–16:30
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
Official facts
Public access: Restricted access.
Protected area: 37 acres (15 ha).
Designation: National Historical Park. Listed as "Jimmy Carter National Historical Park" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).
Established: 1987.
Managed by: NPS.
At the park
- Exhibits
- Visitor center
- Archery & shooting range
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
- Ranger & guided programs
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Getting there
- In Americus take US 280W/ W Forsyth St. until it becomes US-19 S/US-280 W/S Martin Luther King Blvd. Turn left and go .08 mile. Turn right onto US-280 W and travel 8.9 miles. Turn right onto North Bond Street/ Hwy 45 North. Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum will be on the right side of the road 500 feet from the intersection.
- Weather & when to go
- When visiting Southwest Georgia during the summer, expect hot and humid weather with the potential for thunderstorms. Check the local forecast before planning any outdoor activities in the region and be prepared with appropriate clothing, sun protection, and hydration to ensure a comfortable and safe visit.
- Visitor center
- Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home
- Visitor center
- Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home
- Visitor center
- Plains High School
- Visitor center
- Plains High School
- Visitor center
- Plains High School
- Visitor center
- Plains High School
- Visitor center
- Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
- Visitor center
- Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
- Visitor center
- Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
- Visitor center
- Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum
- Visitor center
- Plains High School Visitor Center and Museum — The main visitor Center for the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. Plains High School serves as the park museum and visitor center. Visitors find a restored and furnished classroom, principal's office and auditorium. Other rooms feature exhibits that explain the Carters' lives in Plains… — In Americus GA-49 becomes US-280 West, a three lane one-way road though town. Move into the center lane and continue through Americus until the road dead ends at US-19 South. Turn left onto US-19 South/280 West and travel in right hand lane. At the second traffic light turn right onto US-280 West/GA-27 West and proceed 10 miles to Plains. At the first intersection, turn right onto North Bond…
Facilities on the park map
5 bench, 3 changing table, 3 first aid kit, 3 mobility rental, 3 picnic area, 9 restroom, 11 visitor information, 3 water fountain.