President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

The birthplace home of President Bill Clinton illuminated at dusk.
President Clinton spent the first four years of his life in this home being raised by his maternal grandparents.
Exterior of Visitor Center building with landscape surrounding
Exterior of Visitor Center from Hervey Street
A view of the living room with a fireplace, rug, recliner and other furniture
The living room inside the Clinton Birthplace Home
A view of the formal living room features a tricycle, table and chairs, and radio
The formal living room of the Clinton Birthplace Home
Memorial garden for his mother, Virginia
Memorial garden for his mother, Virginia
Photos: National Park Service

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."

Quick Facts

State Arkansas
Designation National Historic Site
State Code AR
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.…

Location & Map

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is located in Arkansas.

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.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Monday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday Closed
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Activities

Food Picnicking Guided Tours Junior Ranger Program Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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).

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Contact & Address

Address 117 South Hervey Street, Hope, AR, 71801

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building Birthplace Presidents Schools and Education Social Movements Civil Rights

Things To Do

Guided Tour of Birthplace Home

Guided Tour of Birthplace Home

Go on a guided tour that goes inside the birthplace home of the 42nd President of the United States. 

Ranger-led tours start at the Visitor Center; there is free parking around the visitor center to accommodate cars, buses, RVs…

Tour the Visitor Center

Tour the Visitor Center

Start your visit to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS at the park visitor center with exhibits plus a…

The Visitor Center features exhibits plus a kiosk with digital vignettes of memorable moments in President Clinton's life as well as the…

Junior Ranger Activity Book

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…

Hours: The Visitor Center is closed Thursdays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Note: there may also be occasional closures due to inclement weather.

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