The Taft Family Home showing the lower-level entrance on the side and the main entrance on the front
Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg
About
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.
Location
2038 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Hours
wednesdayClosed
mondayClosed
thursday9:00AM - 4:00PM
sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM
tuesdayClosed
friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
FoodDiningGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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.
Get directions →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"