President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site · Arkansas
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National Historic Site of the United States
The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is located in Hope, Arkansas. Built in 1917 by H. S. Garrett, in this house the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, spent the first four years of his life, having been born on August 19, 1946, at Julia Chester Hospital in Hope, Arkansas. The house was owned by Clinton's maternal grandparents, Edith Grisham and James Eldridge Cassidy, and they cared for him when his mother, Virginia, was away working as an anesthetist in New Orleans.
About President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Named for the father who died shortly before his birth, William Jefferson Blythe III later became the 42nd President of the United States. In Hope, the experiences shared with his mother and grandparents in rural Arkansas developed the broad views on race relations, social justice, and public service that defined his presidency and life after the White House. For Bill Clinton, "Hope was home."
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Operating Hours
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS Visitor Center is closed on Thursdays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The NHS grounds and the Virginia Clinton Kelley Memorial Garden are open daily for public visitation and use from sunrise until sunset.
| mon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun |
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| 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | Closed | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site?
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is free to enter.
What are the best activities at President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site?
Popular activities at President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site include: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souvenirs.
What is the weather like at President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site?
Average temperatures in Hope can range from 30ºF to 60ºF in winter, 40ºF to 80ºF in the spring, 65ºF to 95ºF in summer, and 50ºF to 75ºF in the fall. Humidity in late spring, summer and early fall can make temperatures feel hotter and lead to dehydration or heatstroke. We recommend that visitors in these seasons dress comfortably and drink plenty of water to beat the heat. Inclement weather (tornadoes, thunderstorms) are possible at times, so check local weather conditions before your visit to Arkansas.
How do I get to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site?
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS is located in Hope, Arkansas - approx. 30 miles from Texarkana (Texas/Arkansas), 114 miles from Little Rock, Arkansas & 209 miles from Dallas, Texas. From I-30, use Exit 30 and travel south on Hwy 278 (Hervey Street) for approximately 2 miles. The Birthplace Home is on your left at the corner of W .2nd Street and S Hervey Street; the Visitor Center is located on Division Street (immediately northeast of the Birthplace Home).
Entrance Fees
Free Admission
Weather
Average temperatures in Hope can range from 30ºF to 60ºF in winter, 40ºF to 80ºF in the spring, 65ºF to 95ºF in summer, and 50ºF to 75ºF in the fall. Humidity in late spring, summer and early fall can make temperatures feel hotter and lead to dehydration or heatstroke. We recommend that visitors in these seasons dress comfortably and drink plenty of water to beat the heat. Inclement weather (tornadoes, thunderstorms) are possible at times, so check local weather conditions before your visit to Arkansas.
Directions
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS is located in Hope, Arkansas - approx. 30 miles from Texarkana (Texas/Arkansas), 114 miles from Little Rock, Arkansas & 209 miles from Dallas, Texas. From I-30, use Exit 30 and travel south on Hwy 278 (Hervey Street) for approximately 2 miles. The Birthplace Home is on your left at the corner of W .2nd Street and S Hervey Street; the Visitor Center is located on Division Street (immediately northeast of the Birthplace Home).
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