CALENDAR of EVENTS
APRIL
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“Pay What You Can” Week
April 7-10, 2020 11:00am-4:00pm During the “Pay What You Can” week, visitors to the William Root House Museum & Garden can pay whatever they feel comfortable paying for admission (or nothing at all). The normal museum admission rate is $9 for adults (18+), and $7 for seniors (65+) and $6 for students. Each ticket includes a self-guided tour of the museum. Plan your visit. |
MAY
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Super Museum Sunday
May 2, 2021 noon-4:00pm CLHS's William Root House Museum joins over sixty historic sites and museums in Georgia to offer FREE ADMISSION on Georgia Historical Society's Super Museum Sunday. See a list of participating museums. |
JUNE
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Juneteenth Celebration
June 12, 2021 10:00am-2:00pmJoin 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, poetry readings, and more. We will also be unveiling a new garden sculpture dedicated to the many enslaved people who lived in Marietta prior to the end of the Civil War whose names were not recorded and are now lost to time. The unveiling will take place in the courtyard near the Root House Visitor Center. This program is included with the cost of regular museum admission and is free for Cobb Landmarks members. |
JULY
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Special Exhibit
Dressed for Summer On display July 7 - September 25, 2021 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. |
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Independence Day Fireworks Viewing Party
July 3, 2021 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! |
September
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Root House Harvest Dinner
September 17, 2021 5:30pm Don’t miss a special evening of rustic elegance at the William Root House. This ultimate insider experience includes a private tour of the museum followed by an intimate candlelit meal served inside the antebellum home. The family-style dinner will include fried chicken, seasonal vegetables, and other traditional southern favorites. More info coming soon! |
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Smithsonian Museum Day
September 18, 2021 10:00am-4:00pm 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. |
OCTOBER
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Special Exhibit
Mourning in the 1850s On display October 1-30, 2021 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. Flashlight tours will be offered each Saturday in October between 5pm and 8pm. Daytime tours are included in the cost of regular museum admission. Flashlight tour tickets are $10. |
NOVEMBER
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Root House Craft Beer Festival
November 13, 2021 2:00pm-7:00pm 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 new collection of beers was created by Red Hare Brewing Company. |
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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. Reservation/booking information coming soon! |
DECEMBER
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Christmas Candlelight Tour
December 11, 2021 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. |
