William Howard Taft National Historic Site

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A yellow two-story brick building with tall windows and green shutters on them
The Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the frontPhoto: NPS / Tom Engberg

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.

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News

  • Portrait of a man in uniform from the chest up
    Vance Noles Selected as William Howard Taft National Historic Site Superintendent

    The National Park Service announces the selection of Vance Noles as the new superintendent of William Howard Taft National Historic Site. He currently serves as chief ranger at Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia, and will take on his new role this fall.

Photos

A tan and brick sided building with a corner entrance featuring tall glass windows and doors.
The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
A yellow building to the right with a red brick sidewalk leading to a tan and red building
The walkway leading to and from the Taft Education Center and Taft Home.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
A lobby area with red and white square tiles and two people standing at a counter with a ranger.
The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center greets visitors when they arrive.Photo: 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
The Charlie Taft animatronic display inside of the Taft Education Center.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
Several small and medium-sized glass-covered boxes with different displays inside of them on a wall
The shadowbox display of the Taft Legacy inside of the Taft Education Center.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
Several books and gift items arranged in rows on slotted walls
The small bookstore inside the Taft Education Center offers visitors a chance to purchase souvenirs while at the parkPhoto: NPS / Tom Engberg
Tall display columns arranged in rows inside of a large room with photos and text on them.
The main interpretive display area inside of the Taft Education Center.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
A room inside of a house showing two portraits of men and a fireplace on a wall between two windows.
One of the rooms inside of the Taft home with portrait displays of William Howard Taft and Alphonso Taft.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
A large room with individual columns of artifacts and display items in the center and wall displays
A room in the Taft home with exhibits focusing on Taft's tenure as President.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
A large open book on display in a glass-enclosed case.
The bible that was used for Taft's Presidential swearing in ceremony in 1909 and again in 1921 as Supreme Court Chief Justice.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
A dark wooden baby crib with wooden spindles sits inside of a bedroom.
The crib used by William Howard Taft when he was a baby.Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.