Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

We are a Blue Star Museum! Starting this Saturday (May 16) through Labor Day (September 7), active duty military and up to five family members will receive free admission to our museum by showing a valid military ID. We are open Monday-Saturday from 9:30am-4:30pm.

It says something about how tight-knit classmates can be when one of them takes a break from campaigning for President to attend their high school reunion! #Carter50 Image: Plains High School Class of 1941; 6/12/1976 schedule from our collection.

Join us tonight at 7pm as award-winning author and historian Beverly Gage discusses her new book, This Land Is Your Land! Books will be available for purchase through Charis Books during the event and can be signed following the presentation.

FIFA is coming to town! As one of the host cities for the World Cup, Atlanta is gearing up to welcome teams and fans throughout the month. Stop by the museum to check out our new temporary exhibit celebrating the world's most popular sport!

Today is #HigherEducationDay. President Carter gave many commencement addresses and received several honorary degrees. He delivered the commencement address at Notre Dame on May 22, 1977, where he received an honorary Doctor of Laws by Father Hesburgh, University President.

It's #WorldEnvironmentDay! Carter cared deeply about protecting the environment. One of his energy initiatives was installing solar panels on the roof of the WH to try to lower oil use. Ahead of his time, this gesture was designed to encourage investment in renewable energy.

On 6/4/76, Jimmy Carter stopped at Tony Packo's, a sausage shop on Front Street in Toledo, Ohio. They uniquely would have special visitors sign hot dog buns to hang on their walls. The only two surviving originals are Carter's (pictured) and future VP Walter Mondale's. #Carter50

The 6/3/1976 issue of Rolling Stone magazine ran Hunter S. Thompson's endorsement of Jimmy Carter for President as the cover story, depicted here. Thompson had known Carter for over two years by that point, and they remained friends until Thompson's death in 2005. #Carter50

The Carter Library will be hosting a FREE Family Day on July 4th. There will be games and crafts, scavenger hunts, and cupcakes! Denise Kiernan will be discussing her new book Obstinate Daughters and signing copies available for sale by The Book Worm Bookstore of Powder Springs.

With delegates from 8 states up for grabs on 05/25/76, the Carter family toured the Oregon Zoo where they met Slim the Donkey. Carter picked up 137 delegates of a possible 260. Notably, he lost Alabama, albeit to Gov. George Wallace. #Carter50 Image courtesy of The Oregonian.

“The greatest honor we can pay those who have given their lives in our Nation's defense is to serve the ideals for which they died…Let us remember on Memorial Day those who have lived and died in pursuit of a just peace.” -President Carter's 1977 Memorial Day Proclamation

Happy 85th birthday Bob Dylan! Dylan and Carter shared a close friendship that began in 1974, with Carter describing Dylan as one of his best friends. The bond, rooted in a mutual appreciation for songwriting and "kindred" spirits, lasted until Carter's passing.

On this final day of Little Free Library Week, we want to wish a Happy Anniversary to the organization by taking a stroll to our Rose Garden and showing our little tribute to First Lady Rosalynn Carter. If you’re here walking our grounds, please stop by!

Who’s reading Our Endangered Values in preparation for our virtual book club!? Next time you are onsite, check out this beautiful reading spot! In the meantime, visit us virtually on June 3rd as we discuss this selection by President Carter. Register on our website.

During the campaign, Jimmy Carter visited the California capital city of Sacramento a handful of times. On his 05/20/1976 visit, he briefly addressed the State Senate before hosting a rally on the Capitol steps. #Carter50 Image: Skip Shuman of the Sacramento Bee

On 05/17/76 in Nashville, Jimmy Carter briefly attended a show put on by the Charlie Daniels Band before hopping on a 10 PM flight to Little Rock. The band’s track, “The South’s Gonna Do It”, was used as Jimmy Carter’s campaign song. #Carter50 Image: nlc18788.16, 08/28/80

Join us in person on June 17 at 7pm ET as we hear from Jeff Dingler and Brigette Jones on their new book, Images of America: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Learn about the communities and history that help make up Atlanta’s vibrant and beautiful culture.

Today is #InternationalNursesDay! We love honoring Miss Lillian for her amazing work around the world. From RN to Peace Corps volunteer, she changed many lives throughout her career. To all the nurses around the world, thank you for all you do! You make the world a better place.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the strong women out there holding it all together! These two ladies knew a thing or two about raising some ambitious children! Allie Smith (RC's mother) and Lillian Carter (JC's mother) sit in rocking chairs. What do you think they're chatting about?

Join us June 10 at 7:00pm as award-winning author, Beverly Gage, discusses her new book This Land is Your Land. Books will be available for purchase onsite through Charis Books and can be signed by the author following the event.