The annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour, held the first full weekend in December, showcases a variety of historic homes in Marietta.
The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour features five private historic homes, lovingly restored, filled with antique collections and decorated for the season. Homeowners invite you inside for a unique opportunity to discover how they incorporate these historic treasures into their everyday lives. Along the route, many of Marietta’s historic buildings, churches, and museums are decorated and included in the tour.
This year, get a glimpse inside five private homes located in the Kennesaw Avenue Neighborhood. Each home has been lovingly restored and will be decorated for the holiday season.
Schedule:
- December 5, 2025 from 5 pm to 8 pm
- December 6, 2025 from 9 am to 4 pm
- December 7, 2025 from 9 am to 4 pm
2025 Tour Homes:
The 2025 Marietta Tour of Homes features five beautifully preserved and restored residences that showcase the city’s architectural heritage and evolving character.
Gignilliat-Griffin-Gilbert House (c. 1840)
One of Marietta’s oldest homes, this Gothic Revival cottage gained its elegant design during an 1880s remodel that added Romanesque marble mantelpieces and intricate medallions. Current owners Melissa and Parker Gilbert have cared for the home since 1998.
Turnbull Manor (1883)
Built for the Brumby family, this Victorian residence sits along historic Kennesaw Avenue, once called “the Peachtree Street of Marietta.” The home retains its heart pine floors, eight fireplaces, and ornate millwork, complemented by antique furnishings collected by current owners Robin and Jim Trimble.
Harris-Fenton-Myrick House (1923)
Originally a bungalow that may have served mill workers or a local doctor, this home still carries marks of a past fire. The Myrick family has restored it with modern updates, a new bedroom suite, and bright, cheerful interiors that honor its early cottage charm.
Buttolph House (1886)
Gifted to Reverend Dr. David Buttolph upon his retirement from First Presbyterian Church, this home underwent a careful 2023 restoration that revived its original siding, 12-foot plaster ceilings, and six fireplaces hidden for decades.
Harrison-Hines House (1885)
Once a two-story Victorian, this residence was redesigned after a 1930s fire into a Colonial-style home by architect Montgomery Anderson. It has remained a Marietta landmark since the late Justice Harris Hines and his wife Helen purchased it in 1975, preserving the heart pine floors and grand central hall.
Tickets:
Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Marietta Welcome Center or the William Root House. Tickets are not available at tour homes.
- $35 in advance
- $40 day of tour
For more information, please call the Marietta Visitors Bureau at (770) 429-1115 or get tickets here.
Helpful Information and FAQs
Parking and Transportation:
No street parking is allowed during the tour. Complimentary shuttles will run approximately every 15–20 minutes between Mill Street and the William Root House. Guests are encouraged to park at the Mill Street lots or the Cobb County Parking Deck on Cherokee Street. Most of the tour route is walkable, but comfortable shoes are recommended.
Tickets and Access:
Tickets are valid for all three days of the event. They may be purchased online or in person at the Marietta Welcome Center or William Root House. Tickets are not sold at the tour homes and will not be mailed; all will be held for pickup. Each home may be toured once, in any order, with docents available to share historical details.
Visitor Guidelines:
Guests should avoid bringing food, drinks, umbrellas, strollers, backpacks, or cameras into the homes. Children under 8 are not permitted. Some properties include narrow stairs, so visitors should wear sturdy shoes. Restrooms are available only at the Welcome Center, the William Root House, and public buildings during operating hours. The event is rain or shine, and tickets are nonrefundable.
Host Organizations:
The event is organized by Visit Marietta and Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, both dedicated to preserving and promoting Marietta’s architectural heritage.
Volunteering:
Those interested in volunteering as docents can contact the Marietta Visitors Bureau at (770) 429-1115 or Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society at (770) 426-4982.
