MUSEUM  •  GIFT SHOP  •  EVENTS  •​  GARDENS

One of the oldest homes in the Atlanta area, the Root House is more typical of its time and place than the columned mansions popularized by Gone With the Wind. Though the home and grounds have been meticulously restored to their 1860 appearance, modern touchscreens and interactive displays have been added to help tell the story of the Root family and their enslaved house servants.

Dressed For Summer Special Exhibit

​On display June 29 - September 24
Before air conditioning existed, southerners used a variety of tricks to keep their homes airy and cool. This summer, see the historic William Root House dressed as it would have been during the hot months of the 1860s. 

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Independence Day Fireworks

July 4, 2022   6:00pm-9:30pm
Enjoy Marietta’s amazing fireworks display from the best viewing spot in town - the William Root House gardens! Bring your own table decor, beverages, and food. Space is limited! Reserve your table below!​

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On-site parking for one vehicle is included.

Junior Historian Summer Camps

June 7-8, 2022
June 21-22, 2022
July 14-15, 2022
​July 21-22, 2022
​ We'd love for your child to join us as we embark on a journey back to the 19th century! Book your spot online! Space is limited!

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Gift SHOP  &  VISITOR  CENTER

Located inside a refurbished 1830s log cabin from Cobb County, our new Visitor Center includes a Gift Shop featuring handcrafted gifts and small batch mercantile goods.​

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PRIVATE  events

Planning a wedding ceremony, reception, party, or meeting? The William Root House is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Marietta and offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces for 20-150 guests!

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AWARD-WINNING EXHIBITS

The Georgia Association of Museums has recognized the William Root House for excellence in exhibition theory, planning, and implementation, commending our use of touchscreen technology and also recognizing our interpretation of domestic slavery in the urban south.

Slavery in the Urban South

Exhibits, touchscreens, and public art help tell the story of the lives of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored at the Root House property prior to the end of the Civil War. 

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