Celebrate President’s Day with a visit to one of these local sites

With Presidents’ Day next week, this is no better time to learn about several local presidents and local historical presidential events. The Tristate is home to many historic sites that can help you learn more about our local and national history.  

Harding Cabin at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center 
22300 State Park Road 20, Mt. Sterling 

This cabin, which is available for rentals and can accommodate up to six, was once one of President Warren G. Harding’s favorite places to escape.  

Harrison-Symmes Memorial Foundation Museum 
112 S. Miami Ave., Cleves 

The museum houses several historical items related to William Henry Harrison (the ninth president), his grandson, Benjamin Harrison (the 23rd president) and John Cleves Symmes, for whom the village was named. One mile away is Harrison’s tomb, which offers panoramic views of the Ohio River.   

Kentucky Lincoln Heritage Trail 
Multiple locations in Kentucky, including sites in Louisville, Lexington and Elizabethtown 

Abraham Lincoln spent the first seven years of his life in Kentucky. The state has honored this history by connecting multiple sites and museums into this trail. Important sites include the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park in Hodgenville, the Lincoln Homestead State Park in Springfield and the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington.  

National Museum of the United States Air Force 
1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB 

While no president lived near this museum, the National Museum of the United States Air Force is home to a special presidential gallery that showcases an historic collection of presidential aircraft, including those used by Presidents Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, H.W. Bush and Clinton.  

Taft Museum of Art 
316 Pike St., Cincinnati  

In 1908, the house was owned by William Howard Taft’s half-brother, Charles Taft, and it was on the house’s portico where Taft accepted the nomination for U.S. president. 

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace 
1551 state Route 232, Moscow, and 219 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown 

You can tour all three locations to see how the 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant, lived in his early years. While in Georgetown, make sure to drive by some of the murals downtown that were inspired by Grant. 

William Howard Taft National Historic Site
2038 Auburn Ave., Mt. Auburn  

Two-story Greek Revival house where the 27th president and 10th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William Howard Taft, was born and grew up. Visitors can take a guided tour of the home or visit the Education Center.