CALENDAR of EVENTS
FEBRUARY
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Super Museum Sunday
Sunday, February 9, 2020 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. |
APRIL
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Smithsonian Museum Day
April 4, 2020 11:00am-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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“Pay What You Can” Week
April 8-11, 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 guided tour of the museum. Plan your visit. |
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Root House Plant Sale
TBD Choose from a wide variety of vintage and native plants. As always, 100% of the profits from the plant sale benefit the William Root House Museum & Garden. The Plant Sale is always well-attended, and plants normally sell out quickly, so we encourage you to arrive at 9am for the best selection. |
JULY
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Special Exhibit
Civil War on the Homefront On display July 1-31, 2020 Visit the William Root House Museum & Garden as we travel back in time to the American Civil War. The house was abandoned by the Root family in June 1864, and was first used as a hospital for wounded Confederate soldiers, and later served as barracks for Union surgeons working in nearby hospitals. During this special exhibit, the ransacked parlor and dining room will show what the family may have left behind after fleeing to safety in Washington, Georgia. This exhibit is included with the cost of regular museum admission and is free for Cobb Landmarks members. |
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Union Occupation Event
Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:00am-4:00pm Join us at the William Root House Museum & Garden for a special event commemorating the Union occupation of Marietta in July 1864. See the Root House after the family fled from Marietta, leaving their home to the advancing Union Army. Visit the ransacked parlor and dining room to see what the family may have left behind after rushing to leave. Head outside to meet with Union soldiers as they take over the house, constructing a headquarters and attempting to recruit new soldiers. This program is included with the cost of regular museum admission and is free for Cobb Landmarks members. Special thanks to the Sons of Union Veterans and the 30th Ohio Vol. Inf. Regiment for their support of this program. |
AUGUST
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Special Exhibit
Dressed for Summer On display August 5 - September 26, 2020 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. |
SEPTEMBER
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Root House Craft 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 new collection of beers was created by Red Hare Brewing Co. |
OCTOBER
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Special Exhibit
Death and Mourning in the 1850s On display October, 2020 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. Special tours will teach visitors about 1850s mourning practices and superstitions about death. This exhibit is included with the cost of regular museum admission and is free for Cobb Landmarks members. |
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. Reservation/booking information coming soon! |
DECEMBER
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Christmas Candlelight Night
Saturday, December 12, 2020 5:00pm-8:00pm Candlelit rooms decorated with fruit and live greens will transport visitors to December 25, 1850. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, live music, and more! This program is included with the cost of regular museum admission and is free for Cobb Landmarks members. |
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Root House Harvest Dinner
TBD 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. After dinner, visit with friends while you relax with a glass of sack, a Colonial-Style dry Sherry. More info coming soon! |
