Clinton House Museum

Before Bill Clinton was president, he was Arkansas’ “Boy Governor.” Check out these photos taken during Clinton’s governorship! 📸

1. Bill Clinton being sworn in as governor of Arkansas, January 9, 1979.
2. The Clintons with their daughter Chelsea, in Little Rock, Arkansas, 1984.

Clinton entered the Arkansas gubernatorial primary at just 31 years old, one of the youngest gubernatorial candidates in the state’s history. When he took office in 1979, he was only 32! Due to his youthful appearance, he was often called the “Boy Governor” by the press.

During his time in office, he made educational reform a top priority. His wife, Hillary, chaired the Arkansas Education Standards Committee. Increased spending for schools, higher teachers’ salaries, and vocational education were just a few successful reforms proposed by the Committee. 📚🏫

Are you looking for something fun (and educational) to do on summer vacation? Consider stopping by the Clinton House Museum! We absolutely love when families stop by!

Come see the historical house that Hillary and Bill were married in, and learn a ton about their time in Fayetteville! 🏡

We’re open Wednesday-Sunday, 10-4!🌻

Happy Summer! ☀️ Check out these photos of Hillary’s younger days at Lake Waban, on the Wellesley College Campus.

Before Hillary was a law student at Yale, she was an undergraduate at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. Hillary attended Wellesley from 1965-1969, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science! She also became the first student in the college’s history to speak at commencement, in 1969.

Did you know? Bill and Hillary Clinton were both faculty members at the University of Arkansas School of Law in the mid-1970s! Check out these photos of their teaching days. 📸

Bill started as a professor in 1973 and taught constitutional law, federal jurisdiction, trade regulation, admiralty, and criminal procedure.

Hillary began later, in 1974, and taught criminal procedure, criminal law, trial advocacy, and prison project. She also founded the Legal Clinic, which still operates today. The Legal Clinic provides law students with hands-on training by allowing them to represent real clients in real life legal situations, and as a result provides many services to the Northwest Arkansas community.

The Clintons eventually left the Law School in 1976, when they moved to Little Rock for Bill’s new position as Arkansas’ Attorney General! 🏛️

Happy Mother’s Day from the Clinton House! 💐

Hillary and Bill first met at Yale Law School in 1971. This photo was taken in the early ‘70s, while they were still students!

Originally, they met in the Yale Law Library. Hillary was a class year ahead of him. From that point onwards, they were inseparable. In the summer of 1972, Bill postponed his summer plans of working for the George McGovern presidential campaign so that he could move in with Hillary in California. ❤️ Their shared passions for social justice and politics carried them all the way to the White House!

Come by the Clinton House Museum to learn more about the Clinton’s early years as a couple! 🌼🏡

Hillary Clinton bought her GunneSax wedding dress at Dillards for just $53, one day before she was married in 1975! Her dress choice reflects the popular styles and fashion trends of the 1970s. 🌈🌼🛼

Jessica McClintok began working as the house designer for the GunneSax brand in 1969. Her vision for the brand centered around clothing based on romantic nostalgia. These prairie dresses evoked past styles and grew in popularity as a counter cultural revolt against the miniskirt, which trended in the 1960s!

Interested in seeing Hillary’s dress? Stop by the Clinton House Museum. We’re open Wednesday-Sunday, 10-4!🌻🏡

Happy ! Meet Socks, the former First Cat of the United States!

Socks was adopted by the Clintons in 1991 and was the first cat to live in the White House since Jimmy Carter’s presidency. He became beloved for his tuxedo markings and playful personality!

Socks became so popular that he had his own fan club and often recieved letters from children across the country. 🐱

He was the only pet in the White House until 1997, when the Clintons adopted a Labrador retriever named Buddy.

We love when students visit the Clinton House Museum! 😊

Recently, we had the pleasure of giving a tour to a group of students from Fayetteville High School! They were able to learn about presidential history and the story of our property. We’re always happy when young learners stop by!

We give tours for free! :) Consider scheduling one for your students, family, or friends! You can learn more at clintonhousemuseum.org/contact 🏡

Did you know? M&M’s are the official candy of the White House! 🍬

Presidential M&M’s are commemorative packs of red, white, and blue colored M&M’s given to guests of the president on board of Air Force One and other presidential locations. This tradition began under President Ronald Reagan and continues to the present!

During his Presidency, Bill Clinton altered the packaging to include the signature of the sitting president beneath the seal!

Interested in learning more presidential history? Stop by the Clinton House Wednesday-Sunday! 🇺🇸