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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.
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PlANT SALE & ANTIQUE MARKETMay 2, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm
This unique sale offers shoppers a wide selection of vintage and native Georgia plants, many of which can be found growing in the Root House gardens. In addition to plants, we'll have a sidewalk sale with antique and vintage decor and garden items. Availability is limited and all plants and items are sold first-come, first-served, so plan to attend the preview sale or arrive right at 9:00am for the best selection. |
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Mother's Day TEA PartyMay 9, 2026 | 11am & 1pm-2:30pm
This family-friendly event will take place indoors, or in the Root House gardens (weather permitting). Guests will enjoy a variety of finger sandwiches and pastries, and a selection of teas. Each reservation includes a farmhouse table and seating for four guests. Guests are encouraged to have fun dressing up! |
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Summer CampsThis summer, our Jr. Historian Summer Camps invite students to step into the past and uncover the full story. Students will master essential frontier skills—learning everything from churning butter and sewing on a button to writing with a quill pen. The exploration continues in the Root House gardens, where students will learn to differentiate between ornamental, medicinal, and edible plants, and discover how those very plants can create distinct, varied flavors of honey.
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A Digital MuseumThe 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 SlaveryThoughtful 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 SHOPLocated 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 eventsPlanning 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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