William Howard Taft National Historic Site
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.
About under an hour from Cincinnati by car.
Alerts
- InformationNPS ↗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.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
There are no entrance fees at William Howard Taft National Historic Site. The park discontinued the sale of America the Beautiful National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Passes on January 1st, 2018. We no longer sell the Annual Pass or the Senior Pass. However, the park does distribute the Access Pass, the Annual Military Pass, the Lifetime Military Pass and the Every Kid Outdoors Pass.
Hours
| Taft Education Center | Varies by day ▾
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When to go
July draws the most visits here and January the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Visitor centers
- Taft Education Center ↗Passport stamp
The Taft Education Center is the park's main visitor center. It is the first building visitors should enter upon arriving to the park. Restrooms are located inside the building along with a water fountain.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Touring the Taft Family House30-60 Minutes
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.
Opens on the Park Service site - 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.
Opens on the Park Service site
Films
National Park Service productions, public domain.
News
- Vance Noles Selected as William Howard Taft National Historic Site Superintendent ↗2026-08-25
The National Park Service announces the selection of Vance Noles as the new superintendent of William Howard Taft National Historic Site.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
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Reference
Weather & climate
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"
Questions people ask
Does William Howard Taft charge an entrance fee?
No. William Howard Taft is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at William Howard Taft?
Standard hours are 9:00AM - 4:00PM on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and it is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at William Howard Taft right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Weekend Guided Tours Availability.
Source: Alerts
How busy is William Howard Taft?
18,121 recreation visits in 2025, number 330 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at William Howard Taft?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
When was William Howard Taft established?
1969.
Source: Wikipedia
What is the weather like at William Howard Taft?
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 48 degrees (F).
Source: Weather & climate
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