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February

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Super Museum Sunday
February 6, 2022    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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APRIL

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“Pay What You Can” Week
April 6-9, 2022   10:00am-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. 
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Root House Plant Sale
April 23, 2022   9:00am-1:00pm

The annual Root House Plant Sale offers shoppers a wide selection of vintage and native Georgia plants. Availability is limited -all plants are sold first-come, first served. ​
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Silhouettes by Clay Rice
April 24, 2022   2:30pm-5:00pm
Clay Rice is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning silhouette artist and children's author. Silhouette cutting is a Rice family tradition spanning 3 generations. Book your spot online! Space is limited!​
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JUNE

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Juneteenth Celebration
June 11, 2022    10:00am-1:00pm
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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 29 - September 24, 2022

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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JULY

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Independence Day Fireworks Viewing Party
July 4, 2022   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!
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On-site parking for one vehicle is included with this reservation. 

September

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Root House Harvest Dinner
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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 on the grounds of the antebellum home. The southern-style dinner will include appetizers, fried chicken, seasonal vegetables, and dessert. Reserve your table below:

Table for Two ($100)
Table for Four ($200)
Table for Six ($300)

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Smithsonian Museum Day
September 24, 2022   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.
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Root House Craft Beer Festival
September 30, 2022
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​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.
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OCTOBER

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Special Exhibit
Mourning in the 1850s
On display October 1-30, 2022

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 Friday in October between 5pm and 8pm. 
​Daytime tours are included in the cost of regular museum admission.
Flashlight tour tickets are $10.

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NOVEMBER

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Pictures with Santa 
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​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
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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.

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DECEMBER

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Christmas Candlelight Tour
December 10, 2022   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. 
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William Root House
80 N Marietta Parkway NW
​Marietta, GA 30060 - Map It!
770.426.4982
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