Cobb Landmarks

Cobb Landmarks Preserving Cobb County's past for the future.
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Cobb Landmarks is committed to empowering our community with an understanding of the events, people, and places that formed our past, so that we may all strive for a brighter future. Preserving links to the past strengthens the sense of community we all share, creates jobs, brings in tourist dollars, and can revitalize local business districts and neighborhoods.

Every building has a story, from a turn-of-the-century storefront to a 1960s ranch house. But how do you find it? Join h...
06/21/2026

Every building has a story, from a turn-of-the-century storefront to a 1960s ranch house. But how do you find it? Join historic preservation consultant Kendra Waters of Verity Works to learn the professional techniques for uncovering your property’s past. Drawing on her experience with over 50 preservation projects, Kendra will guide you through the “detective work” of physical investigation and archival research. Learn about the Cobb County-specific resources you can use to help trace the lineage of your home or business. Link to tickets in comments.

Nellie Mae Rowe was one of the most significant self-taught Black folk artists of the 20th century. Last night we had th...
06/21/2026

Nellie Mae Rowe was one of the most significant self-taught Black folk artists of the 20th century. Last night we had the pleasure of hosting Nellie Mae Rowe’s great-great-niece, Cathi Perry, for an intimate discussion about how Rowe transformed her Vinings home into a “Playhouse” using vivid drawings, sculptures, and found-object art. Cathi even brought a few original artworks for our guests to view. 😍

06/19/2026

Juneteenth at the William Root House

Enjoy FREE ADMISSION at the William Root House this Friday as we commemorate Juneteenth! Also known as "Freedom Day," Ju...
06/18/2026

Enjoy FREE ADMISSION at the William Root House this Friday as we commemorate Juneteenth! Also known as "Freedom Day," Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. The event will run from 10am to 4pm with scheduled activities throughout the day. Offerings include guided museum tours, storytime, crafts, cooking demonstrations, and more. We hope to see you there!

Exciting news! For those who have been following along as we've shared updates about our Franklin tree - when we arrived...
06/18/2026

Exciting news! For those who have been following along as we've shared updates about our Franklin tree - when we arrived at the William Root House this morning we discovered that it is currently in bloom!

Native to the Altamaha River valley in Georgia, Franklin trees have been extinct in the wild since at least the 1840s. American botanist William Bartram first observed the tree growing in Georgia in 1765. The cause of its extinction in the wild is not known. Like all of the Franklin trees known to exist today, the tree growing at the Root House is descended directly from seeds collected by Bartram hundreds of years ago. We appreciate the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County for taking such great care of our tree. These trees have a reputation among gardeners as being difficult to cultivate, especially in urban environments. If you are in the area, it's definitely worth stopping by the museum to see!

Searching for Father's Day gifts? Don't forget to stop by our Gift Shop at the William Root House! Open Wed-Sat, 10am-4p...
06/17/2026

Searching for Father's Day gifts? Don't forget to stop by our Gift Shop at the William Root House! Open Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm.

Built on Marietta’s Church Street in 1917, this exceptional house was originally the home of Joseph Manning Austin, a pr...
06/16/2026

Built on Marietta’s Church Street in 1917, this exceptional house was originally the home of Joseph Manning Austin, a prominent local figure who served as both county coroner and clerk of the Superior Court. The house features a front door imported from Versailles, arched wooden doors salvaged from a historic church, and an antique courthouse ledger cabinet. Inside, the home boasts timeless craftsmanship, including intricate millwork, stained glass windows, original heart pine floors, and six cozy fireplaces. Outdoors, charming brick courtyards seamlessly connect the main residence to a detached guest suite and private office. This Marietta gem is listed by Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty. Link in comments.

Exciting news! We've heard that Nellie Mae Rowe's great-grand nieces may bring a few original artworks by Nellie when th...
06/16/2026

Exciting news! We've heard that Nellie Mae Rowe's great-grand nieces may bring a few original artworks by Nellie when they come this Saturday. Just a few tickets are still available! Link in comments!

Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day," marks the end of slavery in the United States. In 1860 Marietta had a populatio...
06/15/2026

Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day," marks the end of slavery in the United States. In 1860 Marietta had a population of approximately 2,600. At the time, Marietta's slave population was 1,175, meaning that almost 45% of Marietta’s total population was enslaved. On June 19th, the William Root House will commemorate "Freedom Day" with special Juneteenth programming and free museum admission. The event will run from 10am to 4pm with scheduled activities throughout the day. Offerings include guided museum tours, storytime, crafts, cooking demonstrations, and more.

Our archive and collections volunteers are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, using their time on ...
06/13/2026

Our archive and collections volunteers are the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes, using their time on Saturdays to bring order to our collections. We are so thankful for them and everything they do!

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80 N Marietta Parkway NW
Marietta, GA
30060

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

(678) 594-4994

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