The Archibald Smith Plantation Home is located in historic Roswell. It was built in 1845 by one of the founders of the city. Its Georgian architecture is complemented by the surrounding gardens, and the plantation also includes guest house, slave quarters and barn. Take a tour of this house museum for a glimpse of the local history and culture.
In 1853, Mittie Bulloch married Theodore Roosevelt Sr. in this Greek Revival mansion, which was Mittie's childhood home. One result of that important marriage was the birth of president Theodore Roosevelt. Their other son fathered Eleanor, the wife of president Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The house was constructed in 1840 out of Heart Pine, and today is maintained as a museum. Tours are given on the hour. Throughout the year, re-enactments of Mittie's wedding and of Civil War encampments are regularly scheduled.
Roswell Cherokee Memorial is a tribute to the region's native Cherokee people who were forcefully evicted from their lands in 1838, and lost their lives in the process. The memorial is located along The Trail of Tears and is part of a project to spread awareness about this historical aspect of the city.
