CALENDAR of EVENTS
February
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SPECIAL EXHIBIT
A Victorian Wedding On display February 1-25, 2023 During the month of February, visitors to the William Root House will be able to view the house as it would have appeared during a Victorian-era wedding and reception. Nineteenth century wedding illustrations and invitations and an authentic 1860s gown will be displayed during this special exhibit. Exhibit admission is included in the cost of regular museum admission. |
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Super Museum Sunday
February 5, 2023 noon-4:00pm CLHS's William Root House Museum joins over 100 historic sites and museums in Georgia to offer FREE ADMISSION on Georgia Historical Society's Super Museum Sunday. See a list of participating museums. |
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LECTURE AND GUIDED TOUR
Sex, Love, and Marriage in Victorian America February 18, 2023 7:00pm In conjunction with the Victorian Wedding exhibit, the William Root House will also host a special after-hours program called “Sex, Love, and Marriage in Victorian America” on Saturday, February 18th at 7pm. Participants will learn about the use of photography in spreading explicit images during the Civil War, popular contraception/birth control methods, and why we perceive Victorians as being sexually repressed and prudish today. This program is restricted to guests 18 years or older. By purchasing a ticket you acknowledge that you understand this program will include adult themes. Tickets for this program are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance. |
APRIL
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LECTURE
Military Memoirs of a Confederate Officer April 19, 2023 5:00pm Join editor Ron Cobb as he discusses his new book, The Military Memoirs of a Confederate Line Officer: Captain John C. Reed’s Civil War from Manassas to Appomattox. This is a first-hand account of General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia from the perspective of a line officer in the 8th Georgia Infantry. Captain Reed, a graduate of Princeton University and classically educated aristocrat, kept careful contemporaneous notes of his experiences in camp and on the battlefield. Space is limited. Tickets are $10 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the Root House Gift Shop for $19.95. |
JUNE
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Juneteenth
June 10, 2023 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. The day will include guided museum tours, living history demonstrations, storytelling, and more. We are pleased to offer FREE ADMISSION to this program thanks to the generous support of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty (Cobb Office). |
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SPECIAL EXHIBIT
Dressed for Summer On display June 28 - September 30, 2023 Before air conditioning existed, southerners used a variety of tricks to keep their homes airy and cool. This summer, see the historic William Root House dressed as it would have been during the hot months of the 1860s. This exhibit is included with the cost of regular museum admission and is free for Cobb Landmarks members. |
JULY
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Independence Day Fireworks Viewing Party
July 4, 2023 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. Space is limited! Reserve your table below! |
September
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Root House Harvest Dinner
September 8, 2023 6:00pm-8:30pm Don’t miss a special evening of rustic elegance at the William Root House. This popular insider experience includes an intimate candlelit meal served in the picturesque gardens surrounding the 1840s home. Have a seat at one of our antique farmhouse tables and enjoy a southern-style dinner including appetizers, fried chicken, seasonal vegetables, and dessert. Reserve your table below: |
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Smithsonian Museum Day
TBD In the spirit of the Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission every day, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people. |
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Root House Beer Festival
TBD The William Root House Museum & Garden is excited to announce a collection of beers crafted with hops harvested directly from the historic Root House Garden. Inspired by Marietta’s first apothecary, William Root, this collection of beers will be produced by Red Hare Brewing & Distilling and Glover Park Brewery. |
OCTOBER
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SPECIAL EXHIBIT
Victorian Funeral On display October 4-28, 2023 During the month of October, visitors to the William Root House will see the home decorated for mourning. Curtains will be drawn, and rooms will be adorned with black crepe and ribbons. Daytime tours are included in the cost of regular museum admission. |
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Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tours
October 13-14, 2023 5:00pm-9:00pm During this special after-hours tour, visitors to the William Root House will explore darkened rooms decorated for a Victorian era funeral. Guests will view 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to death and mourning in the Victorian era. Flashlight tour tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. |
NOVEMBER
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Pictures with Santa
TBD Start a new holiday tradition! Bring your kids to the Root House to get their picture taken with a Victorian-style Santa! Before or after your session, enjoy sweet holiday treats and peruse our shop for locally crafted and Marietta-themed gifts. Reservations are required. Limited booking availability. For booking, contact Liz by Design Photography. |
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Holiday Candle Workshop
TBD Join Marietta candle maker Jen Burklow, owner of The Minted Market, for a special holiday-themed candle workshop at the William Root House. Participants will be led through hands-on instruction as they learn the art of candle making. Each participant will pour two 8oz. candles in the scent of their choosing to take home. Tickets are $50 per person. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited. |
DECEMBER
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Victorian Christmas & Candlelight Night
December 9, 2023 4:00pm-7:00pm The William Root House in downtown Marietta will be transformed for the holidays. Candlelit rooms will be decorated with live greens, fruit, and handmade decorations in the style of the 1860s. Candlelight Tour tickets are $10 per person. |
