President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is a national historic site run by the National Park Service in Arkansas.

In the park service’s words

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."

From the National Park Service (public domain).

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 (30 Minutes): Start your visit to President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS at the park visitor center with exhibits plus a kiosk with digital vignettes of memorable moments in President Clinton's life as well as the renovation of the Birthplace Home. Browse the Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA) bookstore for
• Junior Ranger Activity Book (30 Minutes): The Junior Ranger program is a great way to learn more about President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site. Anyone can become a Junior Ranger by completing activities either during a visit to the park or by mail.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Thu Closed; Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM. 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.

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).

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

• President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Visitor Center: Mon 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Thu Closed; Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM. 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.

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Hot Springs, about 66 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

• National Park Service Data API: President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (public domain)
• Official website

Last checked 1 November 2026.