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."
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Arkansas. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
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.
Activities
Getting There
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).
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Guided Tour of Birthplace Home
Go on a guided tour that goes inside the birthplace home of the 42nd President of the United States.
Tour the Visitor Center
Start your visit to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS at the park visitor center with exhibits plus a…
Junior Ranger Activity Book
The Junior Ranger program is a great way to learn more about President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic…
Visitor Centers
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Visitor Center
The visitor center, set in a two-story former residence next to the birthplace home, features an exhibit on the childhood of William Jefferson Clinton plus…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
