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."
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site | Varies by day ▾
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Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
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| Standard hoursNow |
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| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day Holiday Closure | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day Holiday Closure | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day Holiday Closure | Closed |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site Visitor Center ↗Passport stamp
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.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
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.
Opens on the Park Service site - Tour the Visitor Center30 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…
Opens on the Park Service site - Junior Ranger Activity Book30 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.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home charge an entrance fee?
No. President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 4:30PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Thursday. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home?
6,821 recreation visits in 2025, number 366 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home established?
2010.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home?
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.
Source: Weather & climate
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