Rate William Howard Taft National Historic Site
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About this location:
National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Park Operating Hours
The park is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Monday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Tuesday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Wednesday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Thursday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Friday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday:8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – No Entrance Fees
There are no entrance fees to the park.
Entrance Passes:
- $80.00 – American the Beautiful Pass
The park sells the American the Beautiful Pass series. Prices vary, but the annual pass is $80.
About
Growing Into Public Service
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.
Directions
From I-71 north; Take Exit 2 (Reading Road and Eden Park Drive). Stay in right lane; turn left at first stoplight onto Dorchester Avenue, and go to the top of the hill. Turn right on Auburn Avenue and go 1 ½ blocks to the site. Park will be on the right. From I-71S, take Exit 3 (Taft Road). Follow Taft Road westbound. Go 0.75 mile to Auburn Avenue. Turn left and go 0.5 mile to the site. Park will be on the left.
Visitor Centers
Taft Education Center
Start your visit at the Taft Education Center and then proceed to the William Howard Taft house to explore the life of the nation’s 27th President.
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). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 77 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40″. Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of less than 12″
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