Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

10/16/2026

Come check out our display of the EU Ambassadors Book Collection!

Each of the 28 book titles was personally recommended by an EU Ambassador. They each donated a hard copy of an English-translated book from their country that reflects its national spirit or connections to the United States, spotlighting voices from across the EU's member countries.

On display today through October 24 in the museum lobby.

EU in the U.S.

10/15/2026

Join us next week in person as we hear from Jonathan W. Jordan on his new book, "Ike and Winston." Books will be available for sale through our partners at A Ca****la Books and can be signed following the program.

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

2002, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Jimmy Carter would be that year's recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Congratulatory messages flooded his inbox over the following days, including from Anne and Kirk Douglas (shown here).

The Nobel Peace Prize Files series is now open for research. Email [email protected] for more information.

10/10/2026

During his administration, President Carter established the Mental Health Commission and named Rosalynn Carter as honorary chairperson. The records from the Commission can be found in our collection, and you can view the finding aid here: https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/research/archives/finding-aids/presidents-commission-mental-health

Image: Rosalynn Carter speaks at the announcement of the establishment of the Commission, 2/17/1977 - nlc00364.34

10/10/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum will be closed today, October 10. We hope to reopen Monday, October 12. If you purchased tickets online, a member of our team will reach out to you at our earliest convenience. Stay safe!

10/09/2026

We are excited to welcome the EU Ambassadors Book Collection to the Carter Library! Come view this wonderful display of culture and diplomacy from October 19-26.

This collection is the European Union’s birthday gift in commemoration of America’s 250 th
birthday, and raises the visibility of the EU and European stories in communities across the
country.

If you can't make it to us, check the map to see if it is coming near you! Additional information on their website. European Union in the United States

10/05/2026

If you live in the great state of Georgia, today is our final day to register to vote! The Carters believed that the freedom to vote and the uninterrupted exercise of democratic participation were human rights, and through The Carter Center, those beliefs are carried out to this day internationally.

Register here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/voter-registration

Image: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2008

10/01/2026

As of today, the Carter Presidential Center (including our Library and Museum along with The Carter Center) has been open for 40 years! To mark this occasion, we now have an online exhibit on our website with documents and images leading up to and the day of the opening.

Check it out here!: https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/research/additional-resources/40-years-carter-presidential-center

10/01/2026

A Happy 102nd Birthday to our President from Plains, Jimmy Carter! As a reminder, admission to our museum is completely free today!

Image: President Carter chuckling at the podium at the opening of our Library and Museum, 10/01/1986