Information
Weekend Guided Tours Availability
Please visit the Guided Tours of the Taft Family Home page to review the tour times available for visitors on weekend day visits.
Posted or updated Mar 19, 2024 ·Details on nps.gov
National Historic Site
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
William Howard Taft National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in Ohio. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Ohio National Historic Site No entrance fee America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here.
Things to do
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 offers many options for guests to begin their journey at the site dedicated to the legacy of William Howard Taft.
Year-round
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 U.S. Supreme Court.
30-60 Minutes Year-round Reservation required
Activities the NPS lists for William Howard Taft.
FoodDiningGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
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).
Contact and directions
- Phone
- (605) 836-3421
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
- Coordinates
- 39.1197, -84.5076· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | (605) 836-3421 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/wiho/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.