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Visit one of the oldest and best preserved houses remaining in the Atlanta area. 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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AWARD WINNER
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Fireworks at the Root HouseJuly 4, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:30pm
Enjoy Marietta’s amazing fireworks display from the best viewing spot in town! Bring your own table decor, beverages, and food. A prize will be awarded to the table with the best decorations. Space is limited! Select from the options below: $300 Includes one table and seating for four. On-site parking for one vehicle is included with this reservation. RESERVE ONLINE ▶ $450 Includes one table and seating for six. On-site parking for one vehicle is included with this reservation. RESERVE ONLINE ▶ |
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Summer CampsJune & July, 2025
What was it like to live on the western frontier in the 1830s and 1840s when Marietta was first founded? Know the difference between ornamental, medicinal, and edible plants? We'd love for your child to join us as we embark on a journey back to the 19th century! LEARN MORE ▶ |
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JuneteenthJune 19, 2025 | 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. LEARN MORE ▶ |
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 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 event REntalsPlanning 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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