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
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Saturday, Nov 8
Fog
High: 81.3°F | Low: 54.3°F
Humidity: 81%
Wind: 10.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 06:40 AM
Sunset: 05:16 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (91%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 60°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Nov 9
Sunny
High: 60.6°F | Low: 41.4°F
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 14.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:41 AM
Sunset: 05:15 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (83%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 43.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Nov 10
Sunny
High: 53.6°F | Low: 30.7°F
Humidity: 38%
Wind: 7.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:42 AM
Sunset: 05:15 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (73%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 28.5°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (5)
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 8 at 4:39AM CST until November 8 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Effective: Nov 8, 2025 5:39am
Expires: Nov 8, 2025 10:00am
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Union, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little
River, Miller, Nevada, and Sevier Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freeze Watch issued November 8 at 10:36AM CST until November 11 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
Effective: Nov 8, 2025 11:36am
Expires: Nov 9, 2025 2:45am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 8 at 4:05AM CST until November 8 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Effective: Nov 8, 2025 5:05am
Expires: Nov 8, 2025 10:00am
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of one quarter to
one half mile or less at times in dense fog. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, and southwest
Arkansas.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freeze Watch issued November 8 at 4:05AM CST until November 10 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Effective: Nov 8, 2025 5:05am
Expires: Nov 8, 2025 10:00am
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility of one quarter to
one half mile or less at times in dense fog. For the Freeze Watch,
sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, southeast, and southwest
Arkansas.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CST this morning.
For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Freeze Warning issued November 8 at 10:58AM CST until November 10 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
Effective: Nov 8, 2025 11:58am
Expires: Nov 9, 2025 7:00am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures 20-30 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast,
southwest, and western Arkansas.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Park Events
Community Coffee
Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce will have their weekly meeting hosted by the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site and the Klipsch Museum on August 20, 2025.
Location: Klipsch Museum of Sound 403 West Division Street, Hope, Arkansas.
Date: Aug 20, 2025 12:00am to Aug 20, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
An Evening of Jazz
A free annual concert to celebrate President Bill Clinton's birthday.
Featured performers:
Gary Michael Dahl Band from Houston, Texas
The Classic Swing Band from Waxahachie, Texas.
Bring your lawn chairs and relax to an evening of jazz.
Date: Aug 22, 2025 12:00am to Aug 22, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Bat Hike
Bat Hike in Hope, Arkansas.
Come learn about the migration patterns of these often misunderstood flying mammals! This free program will start and end at the Visitor Center of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site.
Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle. The hike will be approximately 1 mile roundtrip.
Date: Oct 3, 2025 12:00am to Oct 3, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Bat Hike
Bat Hike in Hope, Arkansas.
Come learn about the migration patterns of these often misunderstood flying mammals! This free program will start and end at the Visitor Center of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site.
Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle. The hike will be approximately 1 mile roundtrip.
Date: Oct 10, 2025 12:00am to Oct 10, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Bike Hike
Bat Hike in Hope, Arkansas.
Come learn about the migration patterns of these often misunderstood flying mammals! This free program will start and end at the Visitor Center of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site.
Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle. The hike will be approximately 1 mile roundtrip.
Date: Oct 24, 2025 12:00am to Oct 24, 2025 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