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Visit one of the oldest and best preserved houses remaining in the Atlanta area, and the first house museum in the United States to offer a fully self-guided touchscreen tour. 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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FUNDRAISER
HARVEST DINNERSeptember 19, 2026 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Join us for a special evening of rustic elegance at the historic William Root House. Enjoy a multi-course meal featuring chef-inspired dishes prepared by our friends at 1885 Grill. Space is limited. Reservations are required. |
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LECTURE
Gendering SecessionSeptember 26, 2026 | 6:30pm
Join us as author and historian Dr. Melissa DeVelvis discusses her groundbreaking book, Gendering Secession, which pulls back the curtain on the politics of elite southern women during the months leading up to the Civil War. Far from passive bystanders, these women used religious metaphors, historical comparisons, and popular literature to share deep-seated anxieties about secession that their male counterparts could not - or would not - express. |
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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