William Howard Taft National Historic Site

A William Howard Taft cardboard cutout in the education center
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.
Map showing location of park.
A yellow two-story brick building with tall windows and green shutters on them
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A tan and brick sided building with a corner entrance featuring tall glass windows and doors.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A yellow building to the right with a red brick sidewalk leading to a tan and red building
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A lobby area with red and white square tiles and two people standing at a counter with a ranger.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A sitting model of an older man in a vest, shirt and pants next to a replica of a car & canoe on top
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
Several small and medium-sized glass-covered boxes with different displays inside of them on a wall
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
Several books and gift items arranged in rows on slotted walls
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
Tall display columns arranged in rows inside of a large room with photos and text on them.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A room inside of a house showing two portraits of men and a fireplace on a wall between two windows.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A large room with individual columns of artifacts and display items in the center and wall displays
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A large open book on display in a glass-enclosed case.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg
A dark wooden baby crib with wooden spindles sits inside of a bedroom.
Photo by NPS / Tom Engberg