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Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most noted citizens. Less than a mile from downtown, its 48 acres are full of treasures – history and gardens, sculpture and architecture, ancient oaks and magnolias. It’s a wedding venue, a green space, an art gallery, a classroom space, and a place to celebrate the city’s rich and fascinating past and its promising future.

Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most noted citizens. Less than a mile from downtown, its 48 acres are full of treasures – history and gardens, sculpture and architecture, ancient oaks and magnolias. 

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History, Mystery, and Mayhem

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Discover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! With more…

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Art and Architecture of Death

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Discover how architectural and design choices made during life created a lasting and eternal legacy…

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Oakland’s Music Makers

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Discover the stories of prodigies, bandmasters, a dance club DJ, a beloved family songbird, and…

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Malts and Vaults: Where Beer Meets History

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Celebrate the start of summer with Oakland Cemetery’s popular guided walking tour, Malts & Vaults:…

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Wow! That Sure is a Gneiss Rock!

Wow! That Sure is a Gneiss Rock!

Granite is one of the most common stone types we have at Oakland. It’s also one of the most common…

Father’s Day Shopping at the Oakland Museum Store

Father’s Day Shopping at the Oakland Museum Store

Looking for a last minute gift this Father’s Day? Visit the Oakland Cemetery Museum Store in person or online to find…

45th Annual Sunday in the Park Festival at Oakland Cemetery on September 24

45th Annual Sunday in the Park Festival at Oakland Cemetery on September 24

Families looking for fall activities need look no further than Oakland Cemetery. On September 24, Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) will…

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