The former president’s body is in the United States Capitol Tuesday, but come Thursday, he will be coming home to Plains and his final resting place. And the people of the tiny Sumter County town are working to have everything ready for President’s Carter last trip home.

Carter’s ride through Plains marks the beginning of one last journey, a trip that will mirror the path of his storied life.

Members of Congress were among the first who were able to pay their respects at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday as former President Jimmy Carter lies in state.