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.
Events & Tours
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Harvest Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Gather a group of friends or family for a day of autumnal symbol sleuthing on…
Wreath and Greenery Sale
From November 6 through December 9, order your fresh and fragrant Fraser fir wreaths from…
Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
Indulge in the seasonal spirit at Oakland Cemetery! Join us on December 2 and 3…
Tour of Eternal Homes at Holiday Spirit
Embrace the spirit of the season and explore select mausoleums on the Tour of Eternal…
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Support Education at Oakland this Giving Tuesday
As a vibrant public park and a treasured historic resource, Oakland Cemetery is a unique site where K-12 students can…
Visitor Center Construction Update: November 2023
HOF Executive Director Richard Harker and Director of Capital Projects Neale Nickels update us on the construction of Oakland Cemetery’s…
Resident Spotlight: Charles J. Haden’s Brush with Presidential History
It was November 1919, and future Oakland resident Charles J. Haden was presumably honored to be one of many prominent…