Jimmy Carter National Historic Site News

Billy Carter's gas station, in the middle of town, would also become part of the proposed Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

What is Junior Ranger Day? Each park within the National Park Service system sets aside one day during the year, some during National Parks Week, to celebrate Junior Rangers.

Most people have heard the old proverb, "The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence." Yet, most people don't know that the quote doesn't end there.

"If I were President" was the theme of the writing contest sponsored by the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Education Program in Plains, Georgia.

If you have ever heard the cliche about the size of a community - if you blink, you will miss it - then you have been through the community of Archery.

Suspense was in the air; the animals knew something big was about to happen. For days, there had been a flurry of preparation at the farm with people working overtime, digging through trunks, and researching.

The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site is proud to have a partnership with the Georgia Department of Education and Sumter County Schools.

The Friends of Archery, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, SAM Shortline and Jimmy Carter National Historic Site host the 6th Annual May Day Festival from 9 to 4, Saturday at St.

Learning to treasure the preciousness of the birth of a child can be a meaningful way for the parents and the child to grow and develop.

When visiting the South, most Northerners would say that the Southern hospitality and charm of the people is the best part of their trip.

After completing their preliminary sketches, art students in Catherine Varner's classes at Americus-Sumter High, completed their comprehensive designs for fans for The Carter Center in Atlanta, and The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains.

With lay-offs and plant closings all over our area, it is easy to forget the bright spots in our economy, and there are many.

A gathering of people from many walks of life across the state of Georgia and elsewhere sat in the auditorium of the old Plains High School, now home of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, on the edge of ...

What better way to celebrate Presidents' Day than with a ride on the SAM Shortline Train and a visit from a former President of the United States? The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site hosts a Presidents' Day ...

CASA Training: The SOWEGA Court Appointed Special Advocate program has scheduled a volunteer training program at 5:15 p.m. today at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving located on GSW University's ...

While many Georgians are in Washington, D.C. to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama as president, some of the people who once helped Jimmy Carter win the nation's highest office are gathering in his hometown ...

Outdoor Watering Ban: City of Americus residents living north of Lamar Street are allowed to water outside Monday, Wednesday and Saturday while those living south of Lamar Street can water Tuesday, Thursday and ...