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Get InspiredNorth AmericaUnited StatesOhioCincinnatiWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

US
Historic Site·Educational, Quiet, Reflective
The Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the front
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The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center.
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The walkway leading to and from the Taft Education Center and Taft Home.
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The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center greets visitors when they arrive.
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The Charlie Taft animatronic display inside of the Taft Education Center.
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The Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the front
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The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center.
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The walkway leading to and from the Taft Education Center and Taft Home.
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The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center greets visitors when they arrive.
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The Charlie Taft animatronic display inside of the Taft Education Center.
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The shadowbox display of the Taft Legacy inside of the Taft Education Center.
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The small bookstore inside the Taft Education Center offers visitors a chance to purchase souvenirs while at the park
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The main interpretive display area inside of the Taft Education Center.
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One of the rooms inside of the Taft home with portrait displays of William Howard Taft and Alphonso Taft.
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A room in the Taft home with exhibits focusing on Taft's tenure as President.
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The bible that was used for Taft's Presidential swearing in ceremony in 1909 and again in 1921 as Supreme Court Chief Justice.
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The crib used by William Howard Taft when he was a baby.
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Perched on a prominent hilltop in Cincinnati, the William Howard Taft National Historic Site invites visitors to step back into the 19th century. The centerpiece is the meticulously restored Greek Revival house where Taft was born and raised, offering a glimpse into the environment that shaped his character. Inside, the site features period-appropriate rooms and detailed exhibits that chronicle his unprecedented journey from the White House to the Supreme Court. Beyond the house, the peaceful grounds provide a reflective space to learn about the Taft family's deep-rooted commitment to public service and education. It serves as a significant destination for those looking to connect with American political heritage.

Perched on a prominent hilltop in Cincinnati, the William Howard Taft National Historic Site invites visitors to step back into the 19th century. The centerpiece is the meticulously restored Greek Revival house where Taft was born and raised, offering a glimpse into the environment that shaped his character. Inside, the site features period-appropriate rooms and detailed exhibits that chronicle his unprecedented journey from the White House to the Supreme Court. Beyond the house, the peaceful grounds provide a reflective space to learn about the Taft family's deep-rooted commitment to public service and education. It serves as a significant destination for those looking to connect with American political heritage.

Address
2038 Auburn Avenue
Websitenps.gov
Phone(605) 836-3421

Highlights

  • Restored 19th-century Greek Revival childhood home

  • Exhibits detailing Taft's career as President and Chief Justice

  • Period-accurate interior furnishings

  • Peaceful hilltop grounds

Best For

History buffs and those interested in American political legacy.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$100-$200 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, History Lovers, Families

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Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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