William Root House

Marietta April 3, 2024

Root House annual plant sale feature native Georgia and vintage plants

The historic William Root House will hold its popular annual plant sale on April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale will feature Georgia native and vintage plants…

Marietta February 21, 2024

William Root House to present lecture on Civil War soldier photography

William Root House (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) The William Root House will present a lecture entitled “Civil War Soldier Photography” on March 16, 2024, at 6 p.m. The presenter…

Marietta September 27, 2023

Marietta’s Root House decorated in Victorian funeral style

The historic William Root House in Marietta will be decorated with furniture and accessories appropriate for a 19th century wake and funeral for the month of October. On October 13…

Marietta August 31, 2023

William Root House features craft beers brewed with heritage ingredients

The William Root House in Marietta is gearing up to host a unique event that combines the region’s rich history with Georgia’s thriving craft beverage industry. “Marietta Roots” is a…

Marietta April 26, 2023

Explore vintage garden plants at Marietta’s annual Root House plant sale this Saturday

The annual Root House Plant Sale will take place on April 29th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and offer a selection of vintage and native Georgia plants, seeds, and…

Marietta October 25, 2022

Marietta’s historic William Root House recognized for its use of interative touchscreen technology

Marietta’s historic William Root House Museum & Garden was recognized by the American Alliance of Museums‘ Center for the Future of Museums (CFM) for its use of touchscreen technology. The…

History October 14, 2022

Learn about 19th century funeral practices at Marietta’s historic William Root House

The historic William Root House in Marietta is offering a look into 19th century funeral practices, in addition to offering Friday evening flashlight tours. Full details are in the announcement…

Marietta September 10, 2022

Marietta’s historic William Root House to hold its 7th annual beer festival

Marietta’s historic William Root house announced on the City of Marietta website that it will hold the 7th annual Root House Beer Festival on September 30, 2022, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m….

History May 17, 2022

Cobb Landmarks to conduct a one-day series of lectures on practical aspects of historic preservation

The City of Marietta announced on its website that Cobb Landmarks will conduct a one-day Historic Preservation Lecture Series on June 25, 2022 at the William Root House. The series…

Marietta April 21, 2022

Georgia native plants are featured at the William Root House Plant Sale this Saturday, April 23

The City of Marietta posted the following announcement about the annual plant sale at the William Root House. The details are reprinted below from the city’s web site: A beloved…

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