On May 9th, community leaders and Cobb Landmarks members gathered in Acworth to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Below are some photos from the event and a message from our Executive Director. 

A letter from our Executive Director:

​Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Cobb Landmarks has been bittersweet in many ways. It has given me an opportunity to read old issues of The Landmarker, to comb through photos of past Cobb Landmarks events and early Root House restoration photos, and to consider all the individuals who have contributed to Cobb Landmarks’ success - including those who are no longer with us. 

I’ve said before that Cobb Landmarks is about community, and I still believe it. Cobb Landmarks members are part of a community of people who believe in the power of storytelling, education, and the preservation of our built environment. Our mission is a noble one: to share the stories and preserve the places that form our community for the benefit of current and future generations. 

Our work provides the added benefit of helping people build relationships and make connections along the way. For many staff members, volunteers, and supporters, Cobb Landmarks is where they come to meet friends, socialize, make memories, and continue their lifelong journey of learning. The relationships built at Cobb Landmarks enrich our lives and make the spaces we operate, like the William Root House, much more significant than simple relics of the past. How wonderful it is to see students playing in the Root House garden, or to see a young couple recite their vows on the porch of the Manning Cabin! Of all of our accomplishments, building community is probably our most venerable.

It’s been an honor to lead this organization the past ten years. I feel Cobb Landmarks is stronger, more active, and more vibrant than ever, and while it’s thanks in large part to the tireless work of our staff, volunteers, and supporters today, we would have no ground to build upon were it not for those who laid the foundation before us. We are indebted to them and to you. Thank you for your support!

​Sincerely,
Trevor Beemon
Executive Director, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc.

Cobb Landmarks is embarking on a $750,000 capital expansion project. It will transform an abandoned 19th century Acworth home into a space for exhibits, events, lectures, research, a retail store, and executive offices. As we have grown, it has become increasingly clear that we must create a dedicated space for Cobb Landmarks to thrive. Our solution is the 50 FORWARD campaign - not just a brick and mortar campaign, but an investment which allows Cobb Landmarks to serve a growing community, share more diverse stories, and provide a space that fosters learning and engagement.

The City of Acworth has offered the historic McCray House to Cobb Landmarks. Cobb Landmarks plans to take ownership of the house and complete the renovation. In addition to providing Cobb Landmarks space for exhibits, events, lectures, research, a retail store, and executive offices, the McCray House also provides Cobb Landmarks an opportunity to breathe new life into a historic structure. 

This is a milestone project fit for our 50th anniversary and worthy of your support. We are excited to have the McCray House join the William Root House in Marietta and the Power Cabin in East Cobb as a property operated and maintained by Cobb Landmarks for the benefit of the community.

Learn more and donate online at CobbLandmarks.com/50 Forward.