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Finally, Friday
Aug 7
Finally, Friday
50th Anniversary Celebration: Golden Jubilee Picnic
Sep 24
50th Anniversary Celebration: Golden Jubilee Picnic
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Sep 27
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
DIY Dreamers Fall Break Camp
Oct 12
DIY Dreamers Fall Break Camp
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Oct 15
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Oct 22
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
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50 Years of Historic Oakland Foundation

For five decades, we’ve worked tirelessly to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery—Atlanta’s oldest public burial ground and a cherished green space for culture and connection.

We’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary through a year-long series of events, including our once-in-a-lifetime Golden Jubilee Picnic. Join us in honoring our past, celebrating our present, and envisioning our future together.

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Diary of a Cemetery CEO: A Winning Summer for Oakland
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This 130-Year-Old Atlanta Landmark is Looking Good as New
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Celebrating Juneteenth at Oakland
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Oakland Roots Academy Wins Two National Awards
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Historic Oakland Foundation Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Week of Service
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Restoration Work Begins on Oakland’s Main Gate
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Photos: illumine 2026 Lights Up Oakland
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These 10 Atlanta Artists are Set to Transform a 175-Year-Old Canvas at illumine
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Your Spring Guide to Oakland
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This Historic Oakland Landmark is Reopening to the Public for the First Time in Six Years
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Oakland Partners with Trees Atlanta for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
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Atlanta Homeschool Families have a New Classroom to Explore, and it’s 176 Years Old
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The “Atlanta Wind Phone” Finds a New Resting Place at Historic Oakland Cemetery
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An End-of-Year Message from CEO & President Richard Harker
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2026 Oakland Camps Announced
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A Message from CEO & President Richard Harker: The Restoration of the Oakland Gate
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Meet the Featured Residents of Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2025
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Century Club: An Introduction
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An Unexpected Way to Support Oakland Cemetery
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Historic Oakland Foundation Announces Plans for Columbarium at Oakland Cemetery
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An Action-Packed Day in the Life of an Oakland Camper
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Celebrating Oakland’s 2025 Youth Landscape & Hardscape Team (YLHT)
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Looking Ahead: Restoring Oakland’s Original Six Acres
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Summer Camp at a Cemetery? It’s a Lot More Fun Than it Sounds!
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Oakland Announces “Tunes from the Tombs” Lineup for 2025 Sunday in the Park Festival
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From Mausoleums to Gardens: A Tour of Oakland’s Most Unique Event Spaces
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Old Place, New Brand: The Creative Process Behind Oakland’s New Look
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Get to Know Director of Education and Youth Programs Ted Ward
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Video: “More Than Just a Cemetery”
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