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February


​WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Super Museum Sunday
February 6, 2022    noon-4:00pm

CLHS's William Root House Museum joins over 100 historic sites and museums in Georgia to offer FREE ADMISSION on Georgia Historical Society's Super Museum Sunday. See a list of participating museums.

COBB LANDMARKS LECTURE
A Nearer Approach to Justice: Rosenwald Schools in the Jim Crow South
February 17, 2022    7:00pm
Acworth Rosenwald School

In the early years of the 20th century, Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears Roebuck & Co., worked with famed Black educator Booker T. Washington and grassroots leaders across the South to build more than 5,000 schools for Black children. Acworth’s Rosenwald School was built in 1924 and served students until 1947. Join us as we explore the history and legacy of this Cobb County landmark. Presenters include Rosenwald school expert Dr. Becky Ryckeley, Marti Rosner and Frye Gaillard, authors of the book Ezra Wants to Know: The True Story of the Rosenwald Schools, and Acworth Alderman Tim Houston.
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Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Space is limited. 
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APRIL


​WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Pay What You Can Week
April 6-9, 2022   10:00am-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). 
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WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Plant Sale
April 23, 2022   9:00am-1:00pm
​William 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.
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WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Silhouettes by Clay Rice
​April 24, 2022   2:30pm-5:00pm

​William Root House Museum and Garden
Clay Rice is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning silhouette artist and children's author. Silhouette cutting is a Rice family tradition spanning 3 generations. Book your spot online! Space is limited!
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Book Online

COBB LANDMARKS MEMBER-ONLY EVENT
Smith-Gilbert Gardens Tour
April 30, 2022   9:00am-11:00am
​Smith-Gilbert Gardens
At the center of Smith-Gilbert Gardens is the historic Hiram Butler House, dating back over 150 years. In 1970, Mr. Richard Smith and Dr. Robert Gilbert bought the Hiram Butler House and surrounding land. Over the next 35 years, they realized their dream of developing the grounds into a beautiful collection of gardens. Now open to the public, Smith-Gilbert Gardens is 17 acres of serene setting with thousands of plants. Light refreshments will be served at 9am followed by a brief guided tour of the property led by Smith-Gilbert Gardens staff. Afterwards, guests will be invited to explore the gardens at their own leisure. 

​This tour is open to CLHS member only. Tickets are $14 per person and must be purchased in advance. 
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MAY


​CLHS MEMBER-ONLY EVENT
Annual Preservation Awards

TBD
​William Root House Museum and Garden
Cobb Landmarks members are invited to join us as we present our annual awards for achievements in preservation and share exciting news about Cobb Landmarks and the William Root House Museum & Garden. This is a member-only event. Not a CLHS member? Join here!
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JUNE


​WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Juneteenth Celebration
June 11, 2022    10:00am-1:00pm
​​William Root House Museum and Garden
​Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth, an annual celebration of the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the U.S. in June 1865. The day will include guided museum tours, living history demonstrations, storytelling, and more. 

We are pleased to offer FREE ADMISSION to this program thanks to the generous support of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty (Cobb Office). ​
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COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Practical Preservation Lecture Series
June 25, 2022    
​​William Root House Museum and Garden
Join us for a day of presentations exploring practical approaches to historic preservation. This series of presentations will help give you a better understanding of the fundamentals of historic preservation as it's applied today. 

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Space is limited. ​
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JULY


​WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Independence Day Fireworks Viewing Party
July 4, 2022   6:00pm-9:30pm
​William Root House Museum and Garden
Enjoy Marietta’s amazing fireworks display from the best viewing spot in town - the William Root House gardens! Bring your own table decor, beverages, and food. A prize will be awarded to the table with the best decorations. Guests will have access to the restroom in the Root House Visitor Center during the event. Space is limited! Reserve your table below!
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4-Person Table
On-site parking is not included with this reservation. ​
6-Person Table
On-site parking for one vehicle is included with this reservation. ​

September


​WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Harvest Dinner
TBD
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​​​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 on the grounds of the antebellum home. The southern-style dinner will include appetizers, fried chicken, seasonal vegetables, and dessert.
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WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day
September 24, 2022   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.
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October


​WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Mourning in the 1850s
On display October 1-30, 2022
​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.
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November


​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.
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​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.
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December


​COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Marietta Pilgrimage Home Tour
December 3-4, 2022
​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.
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​WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Christmas Candlelight Tour
December 10, 2022   4:00pm-7:00pm

The William Root House in downtown Marietta will be transformed for the holidays. Candlelit rooms will be decorated with live greens, fruit, and handmade decorations in the style of the 1860s. 
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