2018 events
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COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards Thursday, January 25, 2018 7pm Parish Hall, St. James Episcopal Church 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. Parking will be available in the lot on Polk Street (behind St. James Episcopal Church). No RSVP required. PLEASE NOTE: This is a member-only event. Not a CLHS member? Join here! WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Super Museum Sunday Sunday, February 11, 2018 noon - 4pm 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. COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Valentine's Day Dinner at Oakton Thursday, February 14, 2018 6pm - 9pm Oakton House Avoid the crowds and enjoy an elegant dinner at Marietta's historic 1830s Oakton. The evening begins with a champagne reception at 6:00pm, followed by dinner and then a coffee and dessert bar. Space is limited. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Annual Plant Sale April 28, 2018 9am - 1pm 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. COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Wilbur G. Kurtz: Historic Views of Cobb County On display May 2 - June 2, 2018 Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society will be hosting a special exhibition featuring photos, research materials, and artwork from famed Atlanta historian Wilbur G. Kurtz. The exhibition will feature historic photos of some of Cobb's most recognizable landmarks, including the Lost Mountain Store, Kennesaw Mountain, and the Marietta Freight Depot. The exhibition will also include original artworks by Kurtz featuring Marietta's Rockford Plantation and a depiction of the Great Locomotive Chase. Items related to Kurtz's role as historian and technical advisor for Gone With the Wind will also be on display. This special exhibition is included in the cost of regular museum admission. COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Acworth History Bike Tour Saturday, May 5, 2018 noon - 3pm Enjoy a guided bicycle tour of historic Acworth with exclusive access to buildings and private residences along the route. National Historic Preservation Month Celebration
TBD May is National Historic Preservation Month. Cobb Landmarks invites the community to join us at the Marietta Historic Preservation Commission's annual preservation celebration. Admission is free. Parking will be available on site. COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Talking Walls: Marietta TBD Participants will enjoy a trolley ride through historic Marietta as guides explain historic points of interest throughout town. You’ll also learn about local history by taking guided tours of some of Marietta’s most historic sites, including the 1845 William Root House and the 1888 Zion Baptist Church. The program will conclude with a boxed lunch at the William Root House. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Civil War on the Homefront Exhibit On display June 1 - July 7, 2018 Visit the William Root House Museum & Garden as we travel back in time to the American Civil War. The house, which was used as a hospital for wounded soldiers, was abandoned by the Root family in June 1864, and left to the advancing Union Army. 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. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Civil War on the Homefront - Union Occupation Event Saturday, July 7, 2018 10am - 4pm Join us at the William Root House Museum & Garden for a special event commemorating the Union occupation of Marietta in July 1864. See the Root House after the family fled from Marietta, leaving their home to the advancing Union Army. Visit the ransacked parlor and dining room to see what the family may have left behind after rushing to leave. Head outside to meet with Union soldiers as they take over the house, constructing a headquarters and attempting to recruit new soldiers. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Craft Beer Tasting September 14, 2018 6pm - 9pm 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 Co. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Mourning in the 1850s On display October, 2018 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 program is included in the cost of general museum admission. More details coming soon! COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Marietta Pilgrimage Gala Friday, November 30, 2018 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. More details coming soon! COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Marietta Pilgrimage Home Tour Saturday-Sunday, December 1-2, 2018 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. More details coming soon! WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Christmas Candlelight Tour Saturday, December 8, 2018 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! More details coming soon! WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live! TBD William Root House Museum and Garden The William Root House Museum and Garden will participate in Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Live! 2016. The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for two people and must be downloaded or printed from the Museum Day Live! website. Click here to learn more. 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. After dinner, visit with friends while you relax with a glass of sack, a Colonial-Style dry Sherry. More details coming soon! |
SUPPER CLUB EVENTS
Supper Club events are a great way for Cobb Landmarks members to meet and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship.
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