William Howard Taft National Historic Site

This fascinating museum is a must-see for anyone interested in U.S. or presidential history. The home is furnished mostly with pieces from the era when the Taft family lived there, with only a few original items remaining. The tour of the museum and house takes only about an hour. We arrived just in time for the first tour on a Friday morning and were lucky enough to have the guide all to ourselves. Knowing little—if anything—about our 27th president beforehand, we left with a solid introduction to his life and enough curiosity to continue learning on our own. The entire experience shouldn’t take more than an hour, or perhaps an hour and a half if you like to linger in the museum exhibits. We highly recommend going for the first tour of the day on a weekday if you prefer smaller crowds—it worked perfectly for us.

A fascinating and well-preserved historic site! Admission is free, and you’re welcome to explore the house at your own pace. There’s a great mix of memorabilia and exhibits covering President Taft’s life—from his early years all the way to his time as local Judge to President to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The 30–40 minute guided tour was a highlight—the park ranger was extremely knowledgeable and stayed afterward to answer questions, which made the visit even more engaging. The house itself has been beautifully restored, and its history is just as interesting as the man who once lived there. Highly recommended! There is onsite parking - it’s just hard to see initially. You can park in the small lot in front of the visitor center or the loft behind the Taft Educational Center.