 Plains
High School was built in 1921
and closed as a public school in 1979.
Both President and Mrs. Carter attended
all their public schooling in this building.
After a six-year restoration project,
the building has been converted into
a museum for the Jimmy Carter National
Historic Site.
The Georgia Department of Education
in cooperation with Sumter County
Schools and the National Park Service
have produced a special curriculum
opportunity for your class. More than
a field trip, your class can spend
the day learning in a setting that
nurtured the 39th President of the
United States. Students will be exposed
to historic resources that will make
learning come alive.
A curriculum has been developed based
on active student participation and
the Georgia Performance Standards. During the field trip,
students will have the opportunity
to use the resources of the National
Historic Site, which includes experiencing
President Carter’s 1930’s
classroom, the Presidential Campaign
Headquarters and his Boyhood Farm.
The Jimmy Carter Education Program in
Plains, Georgia is accepting field
trip requests for this school year.
We hope you will make plans to give
your class an opportunity to experience
history! You are encouraged to book early to reserve your date for your group.
Field trips can include the three
historical sites in Plains. This includes
the Plains High School Museum, Jimmy
Carter’s Campaign headquarters
located at the Depot and the Jimmy Carter Boyhood
Farm. Classroom lessons
and interactive experiences are limited
to 24 students. However, large group
activities are available. If you have
questions concerning these activities
please see the Large Group Planning
Sheet or contact me for details.
Field trip spaces are limited. It
is recommended you make your request
early in the school year in order
to reserve the date you are interested
in. Field trips will be scheduled
on a first come, first served basis.
Once you complete the Field Trip Request
Form and submit it, you will receive
a confirmation letter. If we are unable
to schedule your class, you will be
put on a waiting list and contacted
when cancellations occur. If you have
any questions, please contact me at
plainsed@jimmycarter.info or call me at
229-824-4104 ext.16.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Annette Wise
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