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
The Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains Statue. AFP
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