MUSEUM  •  GIFT SHOP  •  GARDENS  •​  EVENT RENTALS

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. Though the home and grounds have been meticulously restored to their 1860 appearance, modern touchscreens and interactive displays have been added to help tell the story of the Root family and their enslaved house servants.

NOTE: The museum will be closed for a private event on Saturday, August 7th, noon-3pm. 

Dressed For Summer

On display July 7 - September 25, 2021
​Before air conditioning existed, southerners used a variety of tricks to keep their homes airy and cool. This summer, see the historic William Root House dressed as it would have been during the hot months of the 1860s. ​

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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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AWARD-WINNING EXHIBITS

The Georgia Association of Museums has recognized the William Root House for excellence in exhibition theory, planning, and implementation, commending our use of touchscreen technology and also recognizing our interpretation of domestic slavery in the urban south.

Root House TV

Designed to be both educational and entertaining, these videos show local celebrities and modern-day historians putting their skills to the test with an array of 19th century challenges and tasks.

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PRIVATE  events

Planning a wedding, special event, meeting, or photo shoot? Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Marietta, we may just have the perfect historic setting for you!

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