Historic Mt. Auburn Walking Tour

Join a Ranger for a walk through the Mt. Auburn National Historic District and discover the stories of early residents who lived near the Taft family home. Visitors will also learn about the various architectural styles of the time period, some of which are still preser......More

Join a Ranger for a walk through the Mt. Auburn National Historic District and discover the stories of early residents who lived near the Taft family home. Visitors will also learn about the various architectural styles of the time period, some of which are still preserved today. This ¾ mile guided walk will leave from the lobby of the Taft Education Center on Auburn Avenue.  Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and sunscreen.  This tour may be cancelled for inclement weather

Taft Education Center on Auburn Avenue

Historic Mt. Auburn Walking Tour

Join a Ranger for a walk through the Mt. Auburn National Historic District and discover the stories of early residents who lived near the Taft family home. Visitors will also learn about the various architectural styles of the time period, some of which are still preser......More

Join a Ranger for a walk through the Mt. Auburn National Historic District and discover the stories of early residents who lived near the Taft family home. Visitors will also learn about the various architectural styles of the time period, some of which are still preserved today. This ¾ mile guided walk will leave from the lobby of the Taft Education Center on Auburn Avenue.  Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and sunscreen.  This tour may be cancelled for inclement weather

Taft Education Center on Auburn Avenue

What's Cooking in the Taft Kitchen?

The saying goes that the hired help knows everything. Come sit with Mary, the Taft family cook, as she tells stories about the Taft family and the house. Learn about the important visitor coming to for dinner as Mary readies the tableware. This first-person living histo......More

The saying goes that the hired help knows everything. Come sit with Mary, the Taft family cook, as she tells stories about the Taft family and the house. Learn about the important visitor coming to for dinner as Mary readies the tableware. This first-person living history program will be presented by Ruth Horstman our education ranger.