President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Arkansas
📘 Park Overview
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."
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 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).
Images
President Clinton spent the first four years of his life in this home being raised by his maternal grandparents.
Credit: NPS Photo
Exterior of Visitor Center from Hervey Street
Credit: NPS-WICL-2019
The living room inside the Clinton Birthplace Home
Credit: NPS Photo
The formal living room of the Clinton Birthplace Home
Credit: NPS Photo
Memorial garden for his mother, Virginia
Credit: NPS-WICL-2019
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Apr 4
Heavy rain
High: 73.9°F | Low: 56.1°F
Humidity: 88%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 06:58 AM
Sunset: 07:38 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 63.7°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Apr 5
Sunny
High: 68.5°F | Low: 47.5°F
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 10.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.9
Sunrise: 06:56 AM
Sunset: 07:38 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (92%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 49.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Apr 6
Cloudy
High: 74.7°F | Low: 50°F
Humidity: 49%
Wind: 6.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.8
Sunrise: 06:55 AM
Sunset: 07:39 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (86%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 51.2°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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Park Events
Annual Presidential 5K Walk/Run
Join us for the Annual Presidential 5K Walk/Run Event. This event will be held at the University of Arkansas (Hope Campus). The race will begin at 9:00 am. All participants are asked to arrive no later than 8:45 am to have time to register and get stretched before the Walk/Run event begins.
The purpose of this event is promote wellness and celebrate community. We are so thankful for the friendship and comraderie we have with the City of Hope. We hope you will join us for this free event on April 18, 2026.
Please email us with any questions at WICL_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
or call (870)-777-4455
Location: Pavilion at the University of Arkansas Hope Campus - 2500 South Main Street, Hope, AR 71801
Date: Apr 18, 2026 12:00am to Apr 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
117 South Hervey Street
Hope, AR 71801
🏤 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 550
Hope, AR 71802
📞 Voice Phone: (870) 777-4455
✉️ Email: Wicl_Visitor_Center@nps.gov