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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.
Current information on visiting hours, group tours, and programs is available by writing or calling in advance of your visit. Begin your visit at The Taft Education Center adjacent to the birthplace home. The center offers brochures, a gift shop, interactive exhibits, and orientation film.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site preserves the birthplace and boyhood home of William Howard Taft, the nation's 27 th President and 10 th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The site was established in 1969 to give visitors an understanding of the environment that shaped Taft's character and philosophy.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site is located in southwestern Ohio, in the city of Cincinnati. The park's average annual visitation is about 20,000 visitors, primarily between March and October.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site maintains seasonal hours of operation, summer and winter. Please check the Hours and Seasons section to ensure the park visitor center and Taft Family home will be open during your visit to the site.
William Howard Taft National Historic Site preserves and interprets the history and legacy of the nation's 27th President and 10th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William Howard Taft. Learn more about this dedicated public servant and the story of the park when you explore this website.
Be A Junior Ranger. Although the program is focused on the 6-12 age range, visitors of all ages can participate in a Junior Ranger activity when visiting the park. While taking a guided tour of the home the visitors answer questions in the park's Jr. Ranger activity book.
William Howard Taft has the distinction of being the only person in history to have been President and Chief Justice of the United States. After his death, his funeral was the first presidential funeral to be broadcast over the radio.
There are no entrance fees at William Howard Taft National Historic Site. The park discontinued the sale of America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Passes on January 1st, 2018. We no longer sell the Annual Pass or the Senior Pass.
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