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Visit one of the oldest and best preserved houses remaining in the Atlanta area. Within these 180-year-old walls, award-winning interactive exhibits examine the lives of the Root family and their enslaved house servants. Touchscreens, activity books, scavenger hunts, and interactive areas make a visit to the William Root House engaging and enriching for all ages. Plan your visit.
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AWARD WINNER
Museum of the Year |
Holiday Hours
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November 27 | 10am-4pm
November 29 | 10am-4pm November 30 | 10am-4pm December 2 | 10am-4pm December 3 | 10am-4pm |
December 4 | 10am-4pm
December 5 | 10am-4pm December 6 | 10am-8pm December 7 | 9am-4pm December 7 | 9am-4pm |
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Silhouettes by Clay Rice
December 5, 2024 3:00pm
Internationally acclaimed silhouette artist Clay Rice will be visiting the Root House on December 5th. From his home in Charleston, South Carolina, Clay travels throughout the United States cutting portraits. Silhouette cutting is a Rice family tradition spanning three generations. His work has been featured in Country Living, Southern Living, and Garden and Gun. |
A Digital MuseumThe William Root House is the first house museum in the U.S. to offer a fully self-guided touchscreen tour. The Root House has been recognized by the Georgia Association of Museums for excellence in exhibition theory, planning, and implementation, commending our groundbreaking use of interactive museum technology.
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Urban SlaveryThoughtful exhibits, touchscreens, and public art help tell the story of the lives of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored at the Root House property prior to emancipation. Recently discovered family papers and new research into public documents are helping to give us a better understanding of the lives of these enslaved individuals.
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Gift SHOP & VISITOR CENTERLocated inside a refurbished 1830s log cabin from Cobb County, our new Visitor Center includes a Gift Shop featuring handcrafted gifts and small batch mercantile goods.
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PRIVATE event REntalsPlanning a wedding ceremony, reception, party, or meeting? The William Root House is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Marietta and offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces for 20-150 guests!
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