William Howard Taft National Historic Site

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A yellow two-story brick building with tall windows and green shutters on them
The Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the front
A tan and brick sided building with a corner entrance featuring tall glass windows and doors.
The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center.
A yellow building to the right with a red brick sidewalk leading to a tan and red building
The walkway leading to and from the Taft Education Center and Taft Home.
A lobby area with red and white square tiles and two people standing at a counter with a ranger.
The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center greets visitors when they arrive.
A sitting model of an older man in a vest, shirt and pants next to a replica of a car & canoe on top
The Charlie Taft animatronic display inside of the Taft Education Center.
Several small and medium-sized glass-covered boxes with different displays inside of them on a wall
The shadowbox display of the Taft Legacy inside of the Taft Education Center.
Several books and gift items arranged in rows on slotted walls
The small bookstore inside the Taft Education Center offers visitors a chance to purchase souvenirs while at the park
Tall display columns arranged in rows inside of a large room with photos and text on them.
The main interpretive display area inside of the Taft Education Center.
A room inside of a house showing two portraits of men and a fireplace on a wall between two windows.
One of the rooms inside of the Taft home with portrait displays of William Howard Taft and Alphonso Taft.
Photos: National Park Service

About William Howard Taft National Historic Site

High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew up. Hard work, a good education, and an interest in civic duty are attributes that made the Taft family outstanding leaders over the years. The environment that shaped Taft's character and philosophy is highlighted on a visit to the site.

Quick Facts

State Ohio
Designation National Historic Site
State Code OH
Weather The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 48 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with…

Location & Map

William Howard Taft National Historic Site is located in Ohio.

Operating Hours

The Taft Education Center is the park's main visitor center. The park grounds have different hours of operation and are open 9 am to 4 pm, seven days a week.

Wednesday Closed
Monday Closed
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday Closed
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Activities

Food Dining Guided Tours Junior Ranger Program Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

From I-71 north; Take Exit 2 (Reading Road and Eden Park Drive). Stay in right lane; turn left at first stoplight onto Dorchester Avenue, and go to the top of the hill. Turn right on Auburn Avenue and go 1 ½ blocks to the site. Park will be on the right. From I-71S, take Exit 3 (Taft Road). Follow Taft Road westbound. Go 0.75 mile to Auburn Avenue. Turn left and go 0.5 mile to the site. Park will be on the left.

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Contact & Address

Address 2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219
Phone 5136843262
Email wiho_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Birthplace Presidents

Things To Do

Touring the Taft Family House

Touring the Taft Family House

Enjoy a ranger-guided tour of the birthplace and home to the nation's 27th President and 10th Chief Justice of the…

Guests can visit the park and them head over to the Taft Family Home to enjoy a ranger-guided tour of…

Exploring the Taft Education Center

Exploring the Taft Education Center

Start your trip to the park here, the Taft Education Center. It serves as the park's only visitor center and…

Visitors to the park begin their journey here, at the Taft Education Center. The park film, William Howard Taft, Public…

Visitor Centers

Taft Education Center

The Taft Education Center is the park's main visitor center. It is the first building visitors should enter upon arriving to the park. Restrooms are…

Hours: The Taft Education Center (park visitor center) is open year around. It is closed some federal holidays. Inclement weather can affect hours of operation, so be sure to check the park website and Facebook page if inclement weather occurs on the day of your visit. The park grounds have different hours of operation and are open 9 am to 4 pm, seven days a week.

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