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.

2023 AWARD WINNER

Museum  of the  Year

Special Hours

Monday, November 27, 2023                       10am-4pm
Tuesday,  November 28, 2023                      10am-4pm
Wednesday,  November 29, 2023              10am-4pm
Thursday,  November 30, 2023                    10am-4pm
Friday, December 1, 2023                               10am-8pm
Saturday, December 2, 2023                         9am-4pm
Sunday, December 3, 2023                             9am-4pm

Christmas Candlelight Night

DECEMBER 9, 2023   4PM-7PM
Candlelit rooms will be decorated with live greens, fruit, and handmade decorations in the style of the 1860s. This family- friendly event includes cooking demonstrations, live music, crafts, and more! 

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Living  History  Saturdays

On select Saturdays, museum guests will be able to meet Root House Food Historian and Living History Interpreter Clarissa Lynch. Clarissa brings the Root House kitchen to life with cooking demonstrations and discussions about recipes, techniques, and southern foodways traditions. 
Upcoming dates include November 11th, December 2nd and 9th. Demonstration times vary, so please call 770.426.4982 before your visit to confirm. 

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Cutting  Edge  EXHIBITS

The 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  Slavery

Thoughtful 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  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  event  REntals

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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