Marietta · Friday, October 9, 2026
Midnight Wake VIP Experience
Midnight Wake VIP Experience on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT at William Root House (Community). Cost: $50. Best for: preschool, school-age.
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Hannah Root’s father, Leonard Simpson, died in the Root House on October 11, 1856. Upon his death, the Root family would have observed a wake, maintaining a vigil over his body in the period between his passing and burial. During this VIP experience, guests will be guided through the house’s candlelit rooms and learn about 19th-century embalming and…
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Venue hours: We-Sa 11:00-16:00 — check the official page for holiday changes.
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