Tea enthusiasts and history buffs alike can merge their interests this Mother's Day at the William Root House Museum's premier Mother's Day Tea Party. Scheduled for May 11, the event promises an assortment of finger sandwiches, pastries, and teas, all served in the serene backdrop of the museum's historic gardens. The affair, running across two timings, 11:00am to 1:00pm and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, is shaping up to be a quaint convergence of tradition and family revelry.
For those eager to partake in this genteel festivity, getting a spot at the Root House in Marietta, GA, demands haste, as the tables, each seating four, are limited and pegged at a reservation fee of $150, according to the event's online announcement. Attendees are encouraged to dress up, adding sartorial splendor to the day's vintage. Should the weather refuse to cooperate on the 11th, the museum has plans to contain the celebration indoors.
Known as the first U.S. house museum to offer a fully self-guided touchscreen tour, the William Root House provides visitors with a look back to the 1860s with the convenience of modern technology. The home's portrayal stretches beyond the grandeur of antebellum estates, offering a more representative snapshot of its era. Wanderers of history walk through the meticulously restored spaces – a window into the lives of the Root family and the enslaved individuals who served them.
Preserving such snapshots of yesteryear's daily life is the charge of Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, which found its footing in 1974. The society's commitment, to not merely safeguard but also to interpret the past for the community’s enrichment, leans on events like the upcoming tea party to provide context and connection with our predecessors. It's a mission that spans their preservation of many of Cobb County's historically pertinent sites, and it’s this commitment to narrative, to learning, that fuels their forward-looking gaze, hints their online literature.
Those interested in booking a table for the Mother's Day Tea Party can make reservations via the museum's website, WilliamRootHouse.com. It's a chance to sip tea amidst Georgia's historically rich landscape, and to touch the fabric of the past with family and friends on an afternoon designed to celebrate and reflect upon the figures of our personal histories – our mothers.
