Visit one of the oldest and best preserved houses remaining in the Atlanta area. Within these 180-year-old walls, award-winning interactive exhibits examine the lives of the Root family and their enslaved house servants. Touchscreens, activity books, scavenger hunts, and interactive areas make a visit to the William Root House engaging and enriching for all ages. Plan your visit.

Victorian CHRISTMAS
​Candlelight Night 

December 12, 2025  |  4:00pm-7:00pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of a Victorian-era Christmas. Explore candlelit rooms decorated with festive greens, seasonal fruits, and handcrafted ornaments. This family-friendly event includes cooking demonstrations, live music, and an opportunity to create an  ornament.

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santa's gingerbread
​workshop

December 13, 2025
Sittings at 10:00am; 11:30am; 1:00pm; 2:30pm
Join us for a festive holiday event perfect for all ages. Your reservation includes everything you need to build one gingerbread house, plus a decadent hot cocoa bar AND a special visit from Santa himself! Get ready for a sugar rush of holiday fun! 

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A Digital Museum

The William Root House is the first house museum in the U.S. to offer a fully self-guided touchscreen tour. The Root House has been recognized by the Georgia Association of Museums for excellence in exhibition theory, planning, and implementation, commending our groundbreaking use of interactive museum technology.

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Urban Slavery

Thoughtful 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 emancipation. Recently discovered family papers and new research into public documents are helping to give us a better understanding of the lives of these enslaved individuals. ​

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Gift SHOP

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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