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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.

❄️ INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE ❄️

Due to inclement weather conditions, all Wednesday, January 22, morning tours are cancelled, and Oakland Cemetery’s Visitor Center will be closed. Like all City of Atlanta parks, Oakland Cemetery grounds will be open.

Stay warm and stay classy, Atlanta.

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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MLK Jr. Day of Service at Oakland

[Image of Martin Luther King Jr. (foreground), Fred Shuttlesworth (left), and Ralph Abernathy (right) attend…

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Love Stories of Oakland

Love never dies at Oakland Cemetery! Grab your love for a unique outdoor date at…

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illumine 2025

As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by…

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Charles Duncan Beard (1948-2024)

Charles Duncan Beard (1948-2024)

Charles Duncan Beard (1948-2024) It is with great sadness that we share the news that Historic Oakland Foundation Board member…

The Dunlops are Leaving a Lasting Legacy at Oakland

The Dunlops are Leaving a Lasting Legacy at Oakland

Did you know that you can include Historic Oakland Foundation in your estate planning? Every year we have several of…

Historic Oakland Foundation’s DEIA Progress in 2024

Historic Oakland Foundation’s DEIA Progress in 2024

A s we continue our work as an organization to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery, Historic Oakland Foundation…

Meet the Residents of Capturing the Spirit of Oakland

Meet the Residents of Capturing the Spirit of Oakland

Thank you for joining us for the 2024 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours. History, culture, and the thrill…

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