William Root House

MUSEUM • GIFT SHOP • EVENTS • GARDENS

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.

Dressed For Summer

On display June 29 - September 24
Before air conditioning existed, southerners used a variety of tricks to keep their homes cool. See the Root House dressed as it would have been during the hot months of the 1860s.

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Root House Tv

Our 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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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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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.

Slavery in the Urban South

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 the end of the Civil War.