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Victorian Funeral

Sunday October 8, 2023 All Day
William Root House80 N Marietta Pkwy NWMarietta GA 30060
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On display October 4-28, 2023

Description

During the 1850s, Hannah and William Root shared their home with their children and extended family. Hannah Root’s father, Leonard Simpson, lived with the family and passed away on October 11, 1856. For the month of October, the rooms inside the Root House will be decorated as they would have been following Leonard’s death. Curtains will be drawn, and rooms will be adorned with black crepe and ribbons. Visitors will be able to view 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to death and mourning in the Victorian era.   

Cost

Daytime tours are included in the cost of regular museum admission.

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