February
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
SPECIAL EXHIBIT
A Victorian Wedding
On display February 1-25, 2023
During the month of February, visitors to the William Root House will be able to view the house as it would have appeared during a Victorian-era wedding and reception. Nineteenth century wedding illustrations, invitations, and an authentic 1860s gown will displayed during this special exhibit.
Exhibit admission is included in the cost of regular museum admission.
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Super Museum Sunday
February 11, 2024 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.
Super Museum Sunday
February 11, 2024 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.
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
LECTURE AND GUIDED TOUR
Sex, Love, and Marriage in Victorian America
February 18, 2023 7:00pm
In conjunction with the Victorian Wedding exhibit, the William Root House will also host a special after-hours program called “Sex, Love, and Marriage in Victorian America” on Saturday, February 18th at 7pm. Participants will learn about the use of photography in spreading explicit images during the Civil War, popular contraception/birth control methods, and why we perceive Victorians as being sexually repressed and prudish today.
This program is restricted to guests 18 years or older. By purchasing a ticket you acknowledge that you understand this program will include adult themes. Tickets for this program are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance.
LECTURE AND GUIDED TOUR
Sex, Love, and Marriage in Victorian America
February 18, 2023 7:00pm
In conjunction with the Victorian Wedding exhibit, the William Root House will also host a special after-hours program called “Sex, Love, and Marriage in Victorian America” on Saturday, February 18th at 7pm. Participants will learn about the use of photography in spreading explicit images during the Civil War, popular contraception/birth control methods, and why we perceive Victorians as being sexually repressed and prudish today.
This program is restricted to guests 18 years or older. By purchasing a ticket you acknowledge that you understand this program will include adult themes. Tickets for this program are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance.
MARCH
COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Dinner on the Farm
March 4, 2023 4:00pm
Hyde Farm Park
Join us for a hike and dinner at Hyde Farm and the Power Cabin! Participants will gather at the Visitor Center at Cobb County’s Hyde Farm Park. The group will depart at 4:00pm for a short hike through the historic Hyde Farm property, led by longtime Hyde Farm and Power Cabin resident Morning Washburn. The hike will conclude with a BBQ dinner served at 5:30pm on the grounds of the Power Family Cabin. We hope you’ll join us for this unique opportunity to experience one of the most significant agricultural heritage sites in Georgia.
Space is limited to 20 guests. Tickets for this event are $30 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling 678.594.4994 or online below. No refunds. In case of inclement weather the event will take place on March 5th. Please bring a flashlight and wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for hiking.
NOTE: This event sold out within a few hours! Because there has been so much interest, we are working to schedule a second date later in the year. If you want to be among the first to know when tickets go on sale, we recommend you sign up for email updates or become a Cobb Landmarks member.
APRIL
COBB LANDMARKS LECTURE
Military Memoirs of a Confederate Officer
April 15, 2023 5:00pm
William Root House Museum and Garden
Join editor Ron Cobb as he discusses his new book, The Military Memoirs of a Confederate Line Officer: Captain John C. Reed’s Civil War from Manassas to Appomattox. This is a first-hand account of General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia from the perspective of a line officer in the 8th Georgia Infantry. Captain Reed, a graduate of Princeton University and classically educated aristocrat, kept careful contemporaneous notes of his experiences in camp and on the battlefield.
Space is limited. Tickets are $10 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance online. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the Root House Gift Shop for $19.95. Please note that this program was listed in our newsletter as taking place on April 19th in error. This program will take place on April 15th.
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Plant Sale
April 29, 2023 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.
Root House Plant Sale
April 29, 2023 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.
MAY
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Silhouettes by Clay Rice
May 5, 2023 3:00pm-6:00pm
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!
CLHS MEMBER-ONLY EVENT
Annual Preservation Awards
RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
NEW DATE: May 27, 2023 5:00pm-7:00pm
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!
Annual Preservation Awards
RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
NEW DATE: May 27, 2023 5:00pm-7:00pm
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!
JUNE
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Juneteenth Celebration
June 10, 2023 10:00am-4:00pm
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.
JULY
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Independence Day Fireworks Viewing Party
July 4, 2023 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!
$300 Reservation
- Includes one table and seating for four.
- On-site parking for one vehicle is included with this reservation.
$450 Reservation
- Includes one table and seating for six.
- On-site parking for one vehicle is included with this reservation.
September
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Harvest Dinner
September 8, 2023 6:00pm-8:30pm
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.
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Marietta Roots
Friday, September 15, 2023 6:00pm-9:00pm
We're excited to welcome Red Hare Brewing & Distilling, Glover Park Brewery, Cherry Street Brewing, Cultivation Brewing Co. and Montane Sparkling Water to the William Root House for Marietta Roots, a celebration of locally crafted beverages and food. Ticket holders will enjoy a selection of local beers, sparkling waters and sodas, including some crafted using hops and herbs grown and harvested from the gardens at the William Root House.
CANCELLED BY THE SMITHSONIAN
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day
TBD 10:00am-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.
October
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Victorian Funeral Special Exhibit
On display October 4-28, 2023
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. Flashlight tours will be offered October 13th and 14th between 5pm and 9pm.
Daytime tours are included in the cost of regular museum admission.
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tours
October 13-14, 2023 5:00pm-9:00pm
During this special after-hours tour, visitors to the William Root House will explore darkened rooms decorated for a Victorian era funeral. Guests will view 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to death and mourning in the Victorian era.
Flashlight tour tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Victorian Funeral Flashlight Tours
October 13-14, 2023 5:00pm-9:00pm
During this special after-hours tour, visitors to the William Root House will explore darkened rooms decorated for a Victorian era funeral. Guests will view 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to death and mourning in the Victorian era.
Flashlight tour tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
November
COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Architecture of the Last Colony Lecture and Book Signing
November 15, 2023 7:00pm
Join us in celebrating the highly anticipated release of the Georgia Trust’s new book, Architecture of the Last Colony. Editor and retired Georgia Trust President and CEO Mark C. McDonald will share about some of Georgia’s most significant and best preserved historic buildings. Tickets are $10 per person. Space is limited.
Architecture of the Last Colony is richly illustrated with full-color, large-format photographs along with descriptions. The book tells the story of how Georgia’s built environment reflects its growth from 1733 to the present. Copies of the book will be available for purchase for $50 each and a book signing will follow the lecture.
December
COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour
December 1, 2023 5:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
December 3, 2023 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Marietta
Take a peek inside some of Marietta's most beautiful homes! Cobb Landmarks and Visit Marietta organize the tour each year.
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Victorian Christmas & Candlelight Night
December 9, 2023 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.
Candlelight Tour tickets are $10 per person.
Victorian Christmas & Candlelight Night
December 9, 2023 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.
Candlelight Tour tickets are $10 per person.
