January |
COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Annual Meeting and Preservation Awards Thursday, January 24, 2019 7:00pm 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! |
February |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Super Museum Sunday Sunday, February 10, 2019 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. WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Pay What You Can Week February 3-6, 2019 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). The normal museum admission rate is $7 for adults (18+), and $6 for seniors (65+) and students. Each ticket includes a guided tour of the museum. |
May |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Root House Annual Plant Sale NOT THIS YEAR DUE TO CONSTRUCTION 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. National Historic Preservation Month Celebration
May 23, 2019 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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. This year we are marking the occasion with a special ribbon cutting for the new smokehouse at the William Root House Museum & Garden. The 19th century Acworth smokehouse was rescued from demolition and reconstructed at the Root House Museum for the enjoyment of museum visitors and guests. Admission is free. Space is limited. Guests must RSVP by May 17, 2019. |
September |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live! September 21, 2019 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 Live. 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 Craft Beer Festival September 27, 2019 6:30pm - 9:30pm 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, 2019 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. COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
An Afternoon of Cards Sunday, October 13, 2019 2:00pm - 5:00pm Marietta Country Club Come and bring your friends for an entertaining afternoon of cards! Light refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded to the winners! |
November |
WILLIAM ROOT HOUSE MUSEUM EVENT
Civil War on the Homefront On display November 2-30, 2019 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. COBB LANDMARKS EVENT
Power Walk Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:30am 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 6, 2019 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 7-8, 2019 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 14, 2019 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! 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! |
