William Root House hosts Christmas Candlelight tour on Saturday
Dec. 7—For one night only, guests are invited to take a candlelight tour of the William Root House in downtown Marietta.
On Saturday, from 4 to 7 p.m., visitors can see rooms decorated with live greens, fruit and handmade decorations in the style of the 1860s. Scavenger hunts, crafts and coloring activities will be available for children. The sound of live holiday music will fill the house with Christmas cheer.
In the kitchen, visitors can meet with food historian Clarissa Clifton and enjoy a live cooking demonstration as she fires up the 1850s cast iron wood burning stove.
The Root House Visitor Center & Gift Shop, located inside an 1830s log cabin, will come to life with festive music, refreshments and a roaring fire in the stone fireplace. A unique variety of handcrafted gifts and mercantile goods will be available for purchase. Outside, the gardens will be illuminated with lighted garlands and wreaths generously provided by Lights Over Atlanta.
Admission is $10 per person. Tickets may be purchased online in advance. Space is limited.
For more information, visit RootHouseMuseum.com/Candlelight.
