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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.\"","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/wicl/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=33.6677&b_tl_lng=-93.5967&b_br_lat=33.6672&b_br_lng=-93.596","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=President%20William%20Jefferson%20Clinton%20Birthplace%20Home%20National%20Historic%20Site","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/wicl/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/B8E9E920-AE11-F538-2DA5C60CF361FCA5.jpg","title":"Birthplace Home","alt":"The birthplace home of President Bill Clinton illuminated at dusk.","caption":"President Clinton spent the first four years of his life in this home being raised by his maternal grandparents.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/F997253B-AFD4-9972-07A4542D7A84967B.jpg","title":"Visitor Center","alt":"Exterior of Visitor Center building with landscape surrounding","caption":"Exterior of Visitor Center from Hervey Street","credit":"NPS-WICL-2019","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/34197C63-ED31-DA1A-6DBEC37FD11DB564.jpg","title":"The living room inside the Clinton Birthplace Home","alt":"A view of the living room with a fireplace, rug, recliner and other furniture","caption":"The living room inside the Clinton Birthplace Home","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/33CFED5E-C797-3A13-1BC59A1AB0A80335.jpg","title":"The formal living room of the Clinton Birthplace Home","alt":"A view of the formal living room features a tricycle, table and chairs, and radio","caption":"The formal living room of the Clinton Birthplace Home","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/7FF4FE93-071E-4CE5-32154D31E3507074.jpg","title":"Memorial Garden","alt":"Memorial garden for his mother, Virginia","caption":"Memorial garden for his mother, Virginia","credit":"NPS-WICL-2019","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Food","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Junior Ranger Program","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","Birthplace","Presidents","Schools and Education","Social Movements","Civil Rights"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site","description":"The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS Visitor Center is closed on Thursdays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. \n\nThe NHS grounds and the Virginia Clinton Kelley Memorial Garden are open daily for public visitation and use from sunrise until sunset.","standardHours":{"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"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day Holiday Closure","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day Holiday Closure","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day Holiday Closure","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"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).","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"(870) 777-4455","email":"Wicl_Visitor_Center@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Visitor Center","description":"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 a Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA) bookstore. Visitors can park vehicles along W. Division Street; accessible and large-vehicle parking (RVs, buses) is available on W. 2nd Street.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/wicl","lat":33.667711140800485,"lon":-93.59596252441406}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"pond-creek-national-wildlife-refuge","km":64},{"slug":"caney-creek-national-game-refuge","km":94},{"slug":"hot-springs-national-park","km":107},{"slug":"little-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":108},{"slug":"ouachita-national-forest","km":119},{"slug":"ouachita-national-wildlife-refuge","km":121}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=wicl"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.621Z","alerts":[],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/president-william-jefferson-clinton-birthplace-home-national-historic-site/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/president-william-jefferson-clinton-birthplace-home-national-historic-site.geojson"}