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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Día de Muertos
Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
Join us at Oakland’s North Public Grounds on October 5 and 6 from 9 a.m.…
Trick or Trot
Join us for a Halloween-themed fun run through historic Oakland Cemetery at 5 p.m. on…
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2024
Get your tickets for Capturing the Spirit of Oakland, the city’s must-attend Halloween tradition celebrating…
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…
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…
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…