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William Howard Taft National Historic Site is closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
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.
A federal government shutdown is in effect. Access and staffing at National Park Service sites vary — some close and barricade entrances, some stay open but unstaffed. Live shutdown status →
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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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | Closed |
| Thu | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Fri | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sat | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sun | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
We derive William Howard Taft National Historic Site's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Closed today per scheduled operating hours — reopens Thursday. Full method: how we check park status.