Visit one of the oldest and best preserved houses remaining in the Atlanta area. Within these 180-year-old walls, award-winning interactive exhibits examine the lives of the Root family and their enslaved house servants. Touchscreens, activity books, scavenger hunts, and interactive areas make a visit to the William Root House engaging and enriching for all ages. Plan your visit.
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2023 AWARD WINNER
Museum of the Year |
I would highly recommend this museum to anyone who has an interest in the antebellum time period. The tour was very informative and the house itself was like stepping back in time. |
Lots of great little touches make it easy to imagine the folks still living there. A wonderful experience. Given that my wife and I both write Civil War history, we're not an easy audience to please. |
I love taking my history students to visit the Root House because I consider it to be an excellent model of how to interpret a historic house. |
Root House Plant SaleApril 13, 2024
This unique sale offers shoppers a wide selection of vintage and native Georgia plants, many of which can be found growing in the Root House gardens. This year, in addition to plants, we will have a sidewalk sale with antique and vintage decor and garden items. We're also happy to welcome Emma's Flower Truck to the Root House this year. |
SPECIAL EVENT
Mother's Day Tea PartyMay 11, 2024
This family-friendly event will take place in the Root House garden (weather permitting). Guests will enjoy a variety of finger sandwiches, pastries, and a selection of teas. Each $150 reservation includes a farmhouse table and seating for four guests. |
Cutting Edge EXHIBITSThe William Root House is the first house museum in the U.S. to offer a fully self-guided touchscreen tour. The Root House has been recognized by the Georgia Association of Museums for excellence in exhibition theory, planning, and implementation, commending our groundbreaking use of interactive museum technology.
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Urban SlaveryThoughtful exhibits, touchscreens, and public art help tell the story of the lives of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored at the Root House property prior to emancipation. Recently discovered family papers and new research into public documents are helping to give us a better understanding of the lives of these enslaved individuals.
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Gift SHOP & VISITOR CENTERLocated inside a refurbished 1830s log cabin from Cobb County, our new Visitor Center includes a Gift Shop featuring handcrafted gifts and small batch mercantile goods.
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PRIVATE event REntalsPlanning a wedding ceremony, reception, party, or meeting? The William Root House is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Marietta and offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces for 20-150 guests!
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