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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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JuneteenthJune 19, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm
Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth, an annual celebration of the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the U.S. in June 1865. Visitors will learn about the history and significance of the holiday through guided museum tours, crafts, living history demonstrations, storytelling, and more. Admission is FREE. |
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Fireworks Table RentalsJuly 4, 2026 | 6:00pm-9:30pm
Enjoy Marietta’s amazing fireworks display from the best viewing spot in town - the William Root House gardens! Bring your own table decor, beverages, and food. A prize will be awarded to the table with the best decorations. Guests will have access to the restroom in the Root House Visitor Center during the event. Reservations fill up quickly each year, so don’t wait! On-site parking for one vehicle is included with this reservation. |
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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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