William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: Ohio
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
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"
🚗 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.
Images
The Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the front
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
The walkway leading to and from the Taft Education Center and Taft Home.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
The main entrance lobby to the Taft Education Center greets visitors when they arrive.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
The Charlie Taft animatronic display inside of the Taft Education Center.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
The shadowbox display of the Taft Legacy inside of the Taft Education Center.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
The small bookstore inside the Taft Education Center offers visitors a chance to purchase souvenirs while at the park
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
The main interpretive display area inside of the Taft Education Center.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
One of the rooms inside of the Taft home with portrait displays of William Howard Taft and Alphonso Taft.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
A room in the Taft home with exhibits focusing on Taft's tenure as President.
Credit: NPS / Tom Engberg
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Mar 3
Patchy rain nearby
High: 65.5°F | Low: 35.2°F
Humidity: 91%
Wind: 6.7 mph
Rain Chance: 82%
UV Index: 0.1
Sunrise: 07:07 AM
Sunset: 06:32 PM
Moon: Full Moon (100%)
Visibility: 1 mi
Dew Point: 45.6°F
Cloud Cover: 82%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Mar 4
Heavy rain
High: 59.4°F | Low: 50.4°F
Humidity: 94%
Wind: 6.3 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 0.9
Sunrise: 07:06 AM
Sunset: 06:33 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 53.8°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Mar 5
Heavy rain
High: 62.1°F | Low: 57.4°F
Humidity: 94%
Wind: 14.3 mph
Rain Chance: 86%
UV Index: 0
Sunrise: 07:04 AM
Sunset: 06:34 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 58.1°F
Cloud Cover: 86%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (1)
Flood Watch issued March 3 at 12:01PM EST until March 4 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
Effective: Mar 3, 2026 12:01pm
Expires: Mar 4, 2026 2:15am
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette,
Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the
following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell,
Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton
and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown,
Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Hamilton, Highland,
Hocking, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto and
Warren.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rainfall through Wednesday morning is expected to be between
2 and 3 inches, with higher amounts expected along a narrow
west-east axis. Lower amounts are possible along the northern
and southern periphery of this watch.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
2038 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
🏤 Mailing Address:
2038 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
📞 Voice Phone: 5136843262
📞 Fax Phone: 5136843627
✉️ Email: wiho_information@nps.gov