January |
COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards Thursday, January 23, 2020 6:00pm Sanctuary, First Presbyterian Church Marietta Cobb Landmarks members are invited to join us as we present our annual awards for achievements in preservation, present the slate of nominees for the incoming Board of Trustees, and share exciting news about the future of Cobb Landmarks and the William Root House Museum & Garden. No RSVP required. PLEASE NOTE: This is a member-only event. Not a CLHS member? Join here! |
February |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Super Museum Sunday Sunday, February 9, 2020 noon-4:00pm William Root House Museum and Garden 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 |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day April 4, 2020 11:00am-4:00pm William Root House Museum and Garden The William Root House Museum and Garden will participate in Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people and must be downloaded or printed from the Museum Day website. Click here to learn more. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Pay What You Can Week April 8-11, 2020 11:00am-4:00pm William Root House Museum and Garden 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). WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Annual Plant Sale April 25, 2020 9:00am-2:00pm Root House Museum and Garden 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. |
May |
National Historic Preservation Month Celebration
TBD May is National Historic Preservation Month. Cobb Landmarks invites the community to join us and the Marietta Historic Preservation Commission for our annual preservation celebration. Admission is free. Space is limited. Guests must RSVP. |
July |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Civil War on the Homefront On display July 1-31, 2020 William Root House Museum and Garden 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 in the cost of general museum admission. |
September |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
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. |
October |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Mourning in the 1850s On display October, 2020 William Root House Museum and Garden 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 in the cost of general museum admission. |
November |
COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Power Walk TBD Hyde Farm & Power Family Cabin Join us for a hike through the historic Hyde Farm and Power Cabin properties in East Cobb. This is a special opportunity as the Power Cabin property is not usually accessible to the public. |
December |
COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Marietta Pilgrimage Gala Friday, December 4, 2020 Cobb Landmarks and the Marietta Visitor's Bureau present "The Marietta Pilgrimage Tour Gala," a glamorous black tie party. It will be a magical evening of dining, music, and dancing. COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Marietta Pilgrimage Home Tour Saturday-Sunday, December 5-6, 2020 Downtown Marietta Take a peek inside some of Marietta's most beautiful homes! The Marietta Visitors Bureau and Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society organize the tour each year. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Christmas Candlelight Tour Saturday, December 12, 2020 William Root House Museum and Garden 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 in the cost of general museum admission. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Harvest Dinner TBD William Root House Museum and Garden 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. More details coming soon! |
