Junior Historian Camps

We're excited you are interested in our Junior Historian Camps at the William Root House! We'd love for your child to join us as we embark on a journey back to the 19th century! Junior Historian Camps are $60 per child per camp. Please take a moment to review our Junior Historian Parent Handbook before registering your child. Still have questions? Call 770.426.4982 for more details.

Pioneer Camp
June 9-10, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm
What was it like to live on the western frontier in the 1830s and 1840s when Marietta was first founded? Campers will learn essential 19th century skills like how to churn butter, sew on a button, and write with a quill pen. We’ll learn about the importance of the railroad, how to sit for a photograph, and demonstrate our best manners and etiquette during a garden tea party while wearing period clothing.
Designed for students ages 5-10.

Bees and Botany
June 23-24, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Junior Historians will learn all about plants and pollinators like bees and butterflies while spending time in the Root House’s historic gardens. They’ll learn to tell the difference between ornamental, medicinal, and edible plants, and learn how to care for plants from our Master Gardeners while creating their own plant field guide. Junior Historians will spend the majority of the day outdoors during this program, so please be sure to wear sunscreen and/or hats.
Designed for students ages 5-10.

History Investigators
July 7-8, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Junior Historians will learn how to uncover the secrets of the past and preserve them for the future. They’ll participate in an archaeological dig, investigate “ghost marks” in the Root House, learn the difference between primary and secondary sources, and curate their own exhibit. We’ll conclude with a short walking tour of some of Marietta’s important historical landmarks located near the Root House.
Designed for students ages 10-14.

Pioneer Camp
July 14-15, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm
What was it like to live on the western frontier in the 1830s and 1840s when Marietta was first founded? Campers will learn essential 19th century skills like how to churn butter, sew on a button, and write with a quill pen. We’ll learn about the importance of the railroad, how to sit for a photograph, and demonstrate our best manners and etiquette during a garden tea party while wearing period clothing.
Designed for students ages 5-10.