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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Sunday in the Park 2024
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Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2024
Get your tickets for Capturing the Spirit of Oakland, the city’s must-attend Halloween tradition celebrating…
Nightfall Chronicles: 50 Ways to Die
Nightfall Chronicles is a sunset tour series featuring Oakland's popular walking tours. Early Atlanta was…
Elevate Life: Wellness and Community at Oakland Cemetery
Elevate Life is a yoga and wellness series co-hosted with Jess Pfeffer of Jess Pfeffer…
The Latest
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…
Visitor Center Construction Update: July 2024
As the hot Atlanta summer rumbles on things are also heating up at the new Visitor Center! For anyone visiting…
A Successful First Year of Summer Camp at Oakland
This summer marked Oakland’s first year of the STEAM Summer Camp program! Led by our amazing director of education and…
Historic Oakland Foundation Launches New Burial Records Database and Interactive Map
The importance of well-organized, accessible records can’t be overstated, especially at a place like a cemetery. Historically, there have been…