Clinton House (Fayetteville, Arkansas) facts for kids
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Clinton House Museum
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Clinton House, August 2011
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| Location | 930 W Clinton Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1931 |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000800 |
| Added to NRHP | January 22, 2010 |
The Clinton House is a special museum located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was the very first home of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham. They lived here when they were both teaching at the University of Arkansas School of Law. This is also where they got married in 1975! The house was built in 1931. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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The Clinton House: A Historic Home
The Clinton House is a historic building. It was built in 1931. The house is designed in the Tudor Revival style. This style looks a bit like old English homes.
Who Lived in the House?
The first person to live in the house was H. H. Taylor. He owned a local newspaper called the Fayetteville Daily Leader. Later, the house was bought by Gilbert C. Swanson. His wife, Roberta Fulbright, was the sister of a famous person named J. William Fulbright.
Bill and Hillary Clinton's First Home
On August 11, 1975, Bill Clinton bought the house. He paid $17,200 for it. At that time, both Bill and Hillary Rodham were teaching law. They taught at the University of Arkansas School of Law.
They got married in the living room of this house. Their wedding day was October 11, 1975. Bill Clinton later became the Arkansas Attorney General in November 1976. They sold the house in 1983. From 1977 to 1983, they rented the house to law students.
Visiting the Clinton House Museum
Today, the Clinton House operates as a museum. It shows what the house looked like in the 1970s. You can see many interesting things inside.
What Can You See at the Museum?
The museum has items from Bill Clinton's early political campaigns. These are from before he became United States President. You can also see a copy of Hillary's wedding dress. The museum also has special exhibits. These exhibits share local history. They also show how the Clintons helped their community.
Location and "Billgrimage"
The museum is on Clinton Drive. This street used to be called California Boulevard. It was renamed in 2010. The Clinton House Museum is part of something called the "Billgrimage." This is a tour of important places related to Bill Clinton.
The other stops on the "Billgrimage" are:
- The Clinton Birthplace in Hope, Arkansas. This is where Bill Clinton was born.
- The Hot Springs Visitors Center.
- The Bill Clinton Presidential Library. This is a large library about his time as president.
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