William Howard Taft National Historic Site

National Park Service, Ohio.

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.


Directions

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.

Additional Information

  • William Howard Taft National Historic Site Official Website
  • William Howard Taft National Historic Site Map

Photo Gallery

  • Taft's cribThe crib used by William Howard Taft when he was a baby.
  • Swearing in bibleThe bible that was used for Taft's Presidential swearing in ceremony in 1909 and again in 1921 as Supreme Court Chief Justice.
  • Interpretive Exhibits inside of the Taft homeA room in the Taft home with exhibits focusing on Taft's tenure as President.
  • Taft home displayOne of the rooms inside of the Taft home with portrait displays of William Howard Taft and Alphonso Taft.
  • Taft Education Center interpretive displaysThe main interpretive display area inside of the Taft Education Center.
  • Bookstore AreaThe small bookstore inside the Taft Education Center offers visitors a chance to purchase souvenirs while at the park
  • ShadowboxesThe shadowbox display of the Taft Legacy inside of the Taft Education Center.
  • Charlie Taft DisplayThe Charlie Taft animatronic display inside of the Taft Education Center.
  • Bookstore AreaThe main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center greets visitors when they arrive.
  • Taft Home and Taft Education CenterThe walkway leading to and from the Taft Education Center and Taft Home.
  • Taft Education CenterThe main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center.
  • The Taft Family Home in SummerThe Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the front
  • The Taft Family Home in SummerThe Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the front
  • William Howard Taft cutoutA William Howard Taft cardboard cutout in the education center
  • Park PhotoThe Taft House and Education Center as seen from Auburn Ave.
  • Park Wallpaper with Centennial logoThe William Howard Taft NHS wallpaper
  • Charlie Taft III DisplayAnimatronic Charlie Taft III robot inside of the Taft Education Center
  • Inside of the Taft HouseA portrait of William Howard Taft hangs in the foreground of a portrait of his father

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