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William Root House

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William Root House

Visit one of the oldest and best preserved houses remaining in the Atlanta area. Mr. Root was one of Marietta’s earliest merchants and its first druggist.

Award-winning interactive exhibits examine the lives of the Root family and their enslaved house servants. The Root House was built circa 1845 at the corner of Church and Lemon Streets by Hannah and William Root, early settlers of Marietta. Today the Greek Revival offers a glimpse of the home life of a middle class merchant and his family. Volunteer docents tell the story of the house, the Root fa

mily, and life in Marietta in the 1850s. Outside, visitors can view the recreated kitchen and see the working 1850s cookstove.

05/07/2026

This summer, our Jr. Historian Summer Camps invite students to step into the past and uncover the full story. Students will master essential frontier skills—learning everything from churning butter and sewing on a button to writing with a quill pen. The exploration continues in the Root House gardens, where students will learn to differentiate between ornamental, medicinal, and edible plants, and discover how those very plants can create distinct, varied flavors of honey. Link in comments to register online!

03/14/2026

Spring is almost here, and so is a fresh new collection at the Root House Gift Shop! Explore our latest arrivals, carefully curated to celebrate the season. The best part? 100% of the proceeds support the Root House Museum.

02/13/2026

DYK? Prior to the 1800s, a woman would simply wear her best dress on her wedding day. Earth tones such as yellow or green were most popular. That changed when Queen Victoria wore a cream-colored silk satin dress with an overlay of white lace for her wedding on February 10, 1840. But Victoria didn’t wear white lace to flaunt her wealth or emphasize her purity. She wanted to show off the handmade Honiton lace trim in an effort to revitalize the struggling lace industry amid the Industrial Revolution.

The authentic 1860s dress on display here is made of cream-colored silk taffeta with cord and bead trim. It's currently on display at the Root House as part of our Victorian Wedding exhibit - on display through February. Learn more at RootHouseMuseum.com/Wedding.

02/08/2026

It's the day museum fans across Georgia have been waiting for - Super Museum Sunday! The William Root House joins over 100 museums and historic sites throughout Georgia offering FREE ADMISSION during this special day organized by the Georgia Historical Society.

The Root House will be open free of charge on February 8th between noon and 4pm. Don't miss out!

02/07/2026

You're cordially invited to the Root House for our Victorian Wedding special exhibit - on display now through February 28th! Plan your visit at roothousemuseum.com/wedding.

01/24/2026

Looking for something to do today? The Root House is OPEN 10am-4pm! Our award-winning interactive exhibits, activity books, scavenger hunts, and interactive areas make a visit to the museum engaging for all ages! Plan your trip at RootHouseMuseum.com/Visit.

12/10/2025

This Friday evening, immerse yourself in the magic of a Victorian-era Christmas. Explore candlelit rooms decorated with festive greens, seasonal fruits, and handcrafted ornaments. This family-friendly event includes cooking demonstrations, live music, and an opportunity to create an ornament. Get tickets online at RootHouseMuseum.com!

12/01/2025

After decades of use and exposure, the cast iron shutter hardware on the William Root House is becoming brittle and is starting to break. Custom-made replacement hardware is needed to maintain the house's integrity. This is where you can help! We need to replace the hardware on all 22 shutters. For $50, you can "purchase" the hardware required for one shutter. Join us in this critical crowdfunding effort! By covering the cost of just one shutter, you can become a partner in preserving this Cobb County landmark! https://square.link/u/wPKlIuIA

11/18/2025

These Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County are the dedicated individuals responsible for maintaining the William Root House gardens. This morning, we had the pleasure of hosting them for a special homemade breakfast, extending our sincere gratitude for another successful garden season!

10/28/2025

Internationally acclaimed silhouette artist Clay Rice will be returning to the William Root House on November 9th. From his home in Charleston, South Carolina, Clay travels throughout the United States cutting portraits and meeting fans at his silhouette cutting events. Silhouette cutting is a Rice family tradition spanning three generations. His work has been featured in Country Living, Southern Living, and Garden and Gun. Clay estimates that he has cut over one million silhouettes in his 40-year career. Space is limited. Sittings must be booked online in advance. Each silhouette package costs $48 and includes 2 copies of one child’s silhouette. Additional copies of the silhouette are $10 each. Link in comments!

Address

80 N Marietta Parkway NW
Marietta, GA
30060

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17704264982

Website

http://roothousemuseum.com/

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