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William Howard Taft National Historic Site
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On My Honor Timeless Values

   

A trip to the William Howard Taft National Historic Site includes a 15 minute video and a tour of the birthplace and boyhood home of our 27th President and 10th Chief Justice of the United States.  This basic visit to our site at 2038 Auburn Avenue fulfills a number of requirements.

 

Tiger CubsMaking My Family Special

 

            Requirement 1g

 

Wolf CubsKnow Your Home and Community

 

            Requirement 4f

 

*We can make special arrangements for your scouts to take part in an outdoor flag ceremony to satisfy Requirements 2e, 2f, and 2g.

 

Bear CubsWhat Makes America Special

 

            Requirements 3b, 3c, and 3d

 

*We can make special arrangements for your scouts to take part in an outdoor flag ceremony to satisfy requirements 3h and 3i.

 

Bear Cubs The Past is Exciting and Important

 

            Requirement 8e

 

Webelos Citizen Activity Badge

 

            Requirement 11

 

Requirement 10 for the Citizenship Belt Loop can also be met by visiting our site.

 

The William Howard Taft National Historic Site is open from 8 AM – 4 PM every day except New Years Day, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving Day.  To schedule your visit please contact Kerry Wood at 513.684.3262.       

William Howard Taft & Nellie Taft  

Did You Know?
President and Mrs. Taft celebrated their 25th (silver) Wedding Anniversary at the White House on July 19,1911, with a night garden party for 50,000 guests.

Last Updated: November 06, 2009 at 14:41 EST