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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Searching for Love Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a family-friendly, love-themed scavenger hunt at historic Oakland Cemetery. February 4…
Love Stories of Oakland
Love never dies at Oakland Cemetery! Grab your love for a unique outdoor date at…
Illumine 2023
Illumine, Oakland Cemetery's popular after-dark arts experience, returns for eight nights this April with new…
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Oakland’s Gardens Sustain Damage During Winter Freeze
The sustained freezing temperatures that hit Georgia in late December had a devastating impact on Oakland Cemetery’s gardens. Sadly, we…
Meet Charvis Buckholts, HOF’s New Director of Education and Youth Programs
Historic Oakland Foundation is happy to welcome one of our newest staff members, Charvis Buckholts. Charvis joined the Foundation in…
Laying the Groundwork: Replacing Marble Tile at the Bell Tower
If you have been keeping up with the ongoing rehabilitation of Oakland Cemetery’s iconic 1899 Bell Tower, you will be…