Robert A. Taft Memorial

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Washington, DC 20001
+1 (202) 228-1793
http://communityofgardens.si.edu

The Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon, located just a few blocks north of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, serves as a peaceful retreat for tourists and local residents alike. Surrounded by mature shade trees and featuring a carillon that chimes familiar hymns, this hidden gem offers a space for rest, reflection, and community engagement.

As a tribute to Senator Robert A. Taft, who served Ohio from 1938 until his death in 1953, the memorial invites visitors to appreciate its beauty and historical significance. Funded initially by each state, it not only functions as a memorial but also enhances the surrounding area's recreational offerings and environmental diversity.

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Off the path
5/25/2021

Quite overlooked, the R.A Taft Memorial seems to have been left without much care, the surrounding s...

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Carillon with statue of Taft
8/27/2018

The statue of Senator Taft (son of the President and Chief Court Justice) is dwarfed by the Carillon...

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