Saturday November 29th - (The Saturday following Thanksgiving)

Global Visitor Tree Lighting and Dedication

The living tree honors the 53,000 visitors from 158 countries who have come to the museum to learn about Bill's childhood.  It is a focal point of the memorial garden with large ornaments for each of the 158 countries.  Our tree is presented in an ecumenical spirit to coincide with the dark days of winter when people put aside their differences and gather toward warmth and light. 

It is a visual arts presentation inspired by Clinton's Global Initiative.  Various artists collaborate in decorating the tree to highlight ...   more »

19 August, President Clinton’s 61st Birthday Cake Competition:  Award and prizes for the closest replica as edible cake or dimensional artwork of little Billy Blythe Clinton’s 3rd birthday cake. Rules details of submission will be available in early summer. Winning cakes in both categories will be photographed, and prizes awarded. Winning edible cake will be shipped to President Clinton. Winning non-edible cake will become part of the museum’s permanent exhibits. All other cakes will be sold to benefit the museum. Evening celebration of birthday cakes with punch and cake, with party favors for old and young. Fundraiser for the museum ...   more »

4th of July
2nd weekend Clinton Birthplace Foundation will host music and poetry about Freedom’s responsibilities.
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Clinton Birthplace Essay Contest:
Inspired by Pres. Clinton’s essay for Boy’s Nation, this first of an annual competition is open to high school seniors. Short essays on various topics, with 2007 being “The Role of Leadership in Social Justice will be judged by historians and teachers from SW Arkansas area. The five winning essays will be read by their authors at an event honoring young scholars and leaders. Prizes will be awarded. Rules, formats and dates for submission will be available in the spring.
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