MUSEUM  •  GIFT SHOP  •  EVENTS  •​  GARDENS

Visit the first house museum in the U.S. to offer a fully self-guided touchscreen tour. 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. While the home and grounds have been meticulously restored to their 1860 appearance, interactive electronic displays have been added to tell the story of the Root family and their enslaved house servants.

Victorian Christmas
​Candlelight Night
December 10, 2022    4:00pm-7:00pm
Candlelit rooms will be decorated with live greens, fruit, and handmade decorations in the style of the 1860s. This family-friendly event includes cooking demonstrations, live music, and more!​

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AWARD-WINNING  EXHIBITS

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 this groundbreaking use of interactive museum technology.

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Slavery in  the  Urban  South

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  &  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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