Former president Jimmy Carter's spoken word Grammy on display at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Georgia. Holly Aguirre / The National
Stephanie Stuckey of Atlanta toured the historic sites and took advantage of the many photo ops around Plains. Holly Aguirre / The National
The quiet before the crowds in downtown Plains on February 24. Holly Aguirre / The National
The main drag of the tiny town of Plains. Holly Aguirre / The National
The Plains Trading Post has seen an uptick in sales since former president Carter went into hospice care. Holly Aguirre / The National
Downtown Plains on February 25. Holly Aguirre / The National
The Plains Trading Post owner said that Michael Stipe of R.E.M. spent $400 on memorabilia. Holly Aguirre / The National
The Historic Inn in Plains has been booked every night for weeks. Holly Aguirre / The National
The train depot in Plains where Jimmy Carter announced his candidacy for president. Holly Aguirre / The National
The train depot in Plains. Holly Aguirre / The National
The interior of the train depot in Plains where Jimmy Carter announced his candidacy for US president. Holly Aguirre / The National
A mural in Plains, Georgia. Holly Aguirre / The National
A sign that lets people know they have arrived in the hometown of the 39th president. Holly Aguirre / The National
Carved busts of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter on display at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains. Holly Aguirre / The National
Plains before the crowds arrived. Holly Aguirre / The National
Former president Jimmy Carter with his long-time friend Jill Stuckey at his home in Plains. Photo: Jill Stuckey
