Pilgrimage to Jimmy Carter's Plains, Georgia

  • Former president Jimmy Carter's spoken word Grammy on display at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Georgia. Holly Aguirre / The National
    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
    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 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 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
    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
    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 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 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 where Jimmy Carter announced his candidacy for president. Holly Aguirre / The National
  • The train depot in Plains. 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
    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 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
    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
    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
    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
    Former president Jimmy Carter with his long-time friend Jill Stuckey at his home in Plains. Photo: Jill Stuckey
  • The Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains Statue. AFP
    The Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains Statue. AFP