PLEASE NOTE:
As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, the William Root House Museum will be ​temporarily closed until further notice. 

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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 1850s appearance, modern touchscreens and interactive displays have been added to help tell the story of the Root family and their enslaved house servants.

Power  of  Plants

This online exhibition explores the medicinal uses of plants found in the garden of Marietta's first druggist, William Root.

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SHOP  &  VISITOR  CENTER

Begin your visit at our new Visitor Center located inside the 1830s Manning Family Cabin. Our Gift Shop features a variety of local handcrafted gifts and small batch mercantile goods.

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INTERACTIVE  Displays

Our new interactive touchscreen displays and comprehensive exhibits allow for self-guided discovery based on your interests.

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special  event  rentals

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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We're spreading our roots!
​Learn about our exciting museum expansion project!

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