National Historic Site

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Midwest

About William Howard Taft

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Midwest
State: Ohio
Designation: National Historic Site
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to William Howard Taft.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Taft Education Center

Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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.

Weather and when to go

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 an average temperature around 77 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 12"

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.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: (605) 836-3421
Email: wiho_information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/wiho

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for William Howard Taft

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in William Howard Taft

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Touring the Taft Family House

Guided Tours · about 40 min · Reservation required

Enjoy a ranger-guided tour of the birthplace and home to the nation's 27th President and 10th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the home is dec…
Exploring the Taft Education Center

Park Film · about 45 min

Start your trip to the park here, the Taft Education Center. It serves as the park's only visitor center and offers many options for guests to begin their journey at the site dedi…