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4th of July Ice Cream Social & Musical Entertainment
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Annual Park Ice Cream Social
On Saturday June 29th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, William Howard Taft National Historic Site will host an Ice Cream Social with music by Ma Crow Band. The annual social will be held on the grounds of the birthplace and boyhood home of the nation’s 27 th President and 10th Chief Justice.
The Ma Crow Band is an all-female Bluegrass/ American/ Mountain-Music band from Cincinnati, Ohio, and a
3-time nominee for the Cincinnati Entertainment Awards. Ma Crow is a legendary acoustic artist in the
Cincinnati area and a CAMMY (a Cincinnati Grammy) award winner.
From ballads to bluegrass and old-time contemporary, this beautiful acoustic music is filled with artful
instrumentals and sweet mountain harmonies. This band values every show and strives to make each one
special, knowing that music is a treasure and a gift to be shared. Come enjoy a performance by this popular
band and receive free ice cream. This year’s event sponsors: Eastern National Parks Association and The
Center for Closing the Health Gap.
A visit to the site includes a Ranger guided tour of his home, self-guided exhibits and an introductory video
on Taft’s life and career. Tours of the boyhood home will be conducted throughout the day from 8:30 a.m. to
4:15 p.m. All activities are free and reservations are not required.
Events begin at the Taft Education Center, located at 2038 Auburn Avenue, one block south of the Christ
Hospital. Free parking is available in front of the Education Center or an overflow lot on Southern Ave. Call
513-684-3262 for accessibility assistance and information. Driving directions and map as well as other useful
information can be found on our Directions page.
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
NPS Photo / T. Engberg / Ma Crow Band