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Cobb Landmarks Preserving Cobb County's past for the future.

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.

We had a great time at our Holiday Orb Workshop today! Special thanks to our amazing volunteers for making it happen. We...
10/10/2026

We had a great time at our Holiday Orb Workshop today! Special thanks to our amazing volunteers for making it happen. We hope you enjoyed making your festive creations as much as we enjoyed hosting! ✨

Looking for Saturday plans? Our Victorian Funeral exhibit is now on display at the William Root House! Explore rooms dec...
10/10/2026

Looking for Saturday plans? Our Victorian Funeral exhibit is now on display at the William Root House! Explore rooms decorated for a Victorian-era funeral. Visitors will view 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, an authentic 1850s death mask, and more. SAVE $2 on regular admission when you dress in black!

We are happy to share an update on the reconstruction and restoration of the Power-Jackson Cabin in East Cobb. The Power...
10/09/2026

We are happy to share an update on the reconstruction and restoration of the Power-Jackson Cabin in East Cobb. The Power-Jackson Cabin is a rare single-pen log house that originally stood along Post Oak Tritt Road. The cabin had been neglected and was facing the threat of site development. After acquiring the cabin from the property owner, Cobb Landmarks and Cobb County PARKS reached an agreement in 2023 to relocate the cabin to Hyde Farm Park for reconstruction. Cobb Landmarks raised more than $70,000 in private funds for the project. On April 9, 2024, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the use of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funds to cover the remaining costs.

To ensure the cabin is restored with the highest level of craftsmanship and historical accuracy, the logs were temporarily relocated to Tennessee. There, the experts at Leatherwood, Inc. conducted a comprehensive assessment of the structure. During this specialized process, each log was inspected to determine which original timbers and boards remained sound and which pieces required careful replacement due to weathering and deterioration. This meticulous review was essential for the long-term stability of what could be the oldest existing structure in Cobb County.

Now that Leatherwood has completed the restoration of the individual components, the cabin has returned to Hyde Farm Park for reconstruction. We are proud to have played a role in saving this important piece of Cobb County history, and we thank our donors and partners for helping make this possible. Stay tuned for more updates!

Yesterday we welcomed students from the Museum Studies class at Kennesaw State University to the William Root House. Her...
10/09/2026

Yesterday we welcomed students from the Museum Studies class at Kennesaw State University to the William Root House. Here, Root House Curator Liz Malone is seen sharing about our interactive touchscreen in the cookhouse. It's always a pleasure to meet the next generation of museum professionals and share about our experiences in the field. 🦉 GO OWLS!

I am writing to share an update on the current threat to historic preservation at both the regulatory and legislative le...
10/08/2026

I am writing to share an update on the current threat to historic preservation at both the regulatory and legislative levels. Under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), federal agencies are required to account for the impact their projects have on historic properties. This includes GDOT projects utilizing Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds, cell tower installations subject to FCC licensing, and major private developments—such as data centers—requiring U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permits. However, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has proposed sweeping revisions to Section 106 regulations. Crucially, these changes would eliminate requirements to include local governments, community organizations (like Cobb Landmarks), and state preservation offices in the consultation process. Beyond cutting out community input, these revisions narrow what counts as an "impact," restrict what qualifies as a historic property, and dramatically reduce the types of projects subjected to review.

Now, the newly introduced Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA), which mirrors many of the regulatory rollbacks described above, goes even further by embedding these changes directly into the text of the NHPA itself. This would amend the foundational law that underpins virtually all federal preservation programs (including the National Register) and create permanent structural damage that is far harder to reverse than administrative regulations.

The most effective argument against these initiatives is the total loss of public and local input. If these changes pass, local neighborhoods, municipal leaders, and historic societies lose their seat at the table. So what can you do to help? Contact your U.S. legislators and ask them to sign the "Dear Colleague" letter currently circulating through Congress, and call or write your Senators asking them to maintain the National Historic Preservation Act. Urgent action is needed to ensure local communities can continue protecting their historical assets, and your voice is essential!

Jennifer Flood
Board Chair
Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc.

10/08/2026

Join us for a Midnight Wake at the William Root House this Saturday night! Tickets are still available. Space is limited!

🔦⚰️👻 Explore darkened rooms decorated for a Victorian era funeral. View 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewel...
10/08/2026

🔦⚰️👻 Explore darkened rooms decorated for a Victorian era funeral. View 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, a death mask, and other curious artifacts. SAVE $5 when you purchase your tickets online in advance at WilliamRootHouse.com.

Good news! We've figured out how to arrange the room to accommodate additional seats! These workshops had previously bee...
10/05/2026

Good news! We've figured out how to arrange the room to accommodate additional seats! These workshops had previously been marked as sold out - not any more! Space is still limited, so definitely grab a ticket if you missed out last time! Link in stories.

We know some folks have been frustrated with the fact that our last few posts have had missing or inoperable links. Face...
10/04/2026

We know some folks have been frustrated with the fact that our last few posts have had missing or inoperable links. Facebook has unfortunately removed link sharing from pages. We can no longer share live links for our upcoming events and lectures unless we start paying Meta a monthly subscription fee - which we are not.

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NOW ON DISPLAY! Explore darkened rooms decorated for a Victorian-era funeral. View 19th century embalming equipment, mou...
10/03/2026

NOW ON DISPLAY! Explore darkened rooms decorated for a Victorian-era funeral. View 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, an authentic 1850s death mask, and other curious artifacts related to death and mourning. On display through October 31st at the William Root House in downtown Marietta.

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80 N Marietta Parkway NW
Marietta, GA
30060

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

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