MUSEUM • GIFT SHOP • EVENTS • GARDENS
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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.
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SPECIAL EXHIBIT
A Victorian WeddingOn Display February 1-25, 2023
During the month of February, visitors to the William Root House will be able to view the house as it would have appeared during a Victorian-era wedding and reception. Nineteenth century wedding illustrations, invitations, and an authentic 1860s gown will be displayed during this special exhibit. |
AWARD-WINNING EXHIBITSThe 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 SouthThoughtful 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 CENTERLocated 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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Root House TVThe Root House Museum has produced a collection of educational and entertaining videos showing local celebrities and modern-day historians putting their skills to the test with an array of 19th century challenges and tasks. We hope you will enjoy them and that you'll learn a little something, too!
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