Illumine 2024
About the Event As the sun sets, the Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists,…
Spring Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Gather a group of friends or family for a day of cemetery sleuthing on this self-guided scavenger hunt throughout historic…
Elevate Life: Yoga, Mindfulness, Sound & Social Connections
Elevate Life is a four-part yoga and wellness series co-hosted with Jess Pfeffer of Jess Pfeffer Holistic Event Planning. Each…
Oakland’s All-Stars: Sports Legends of Atlanta
Discover stories of hometown heroes and sports legends during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! Go team! Atlanta is…
Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History
Indulge yourself in historic lore and great beer at Oakland Cemetery's only tour-turned-happy-hour event! Join us for an exclusive event,…
Behind-the-Stones Preservation Tour
Learn about past and ongoing preservation and restoration efforts at Oakland with a behind-the-stones walking tour! Join the Behind the…
Our Sights, Symbols, and Stories guided overview tour is offered Saturdays, Sundays, and some Wednesdays. Learn more.
Interview with Illumine Artist David Muehlenkamp
We're so pleased to be hosting David Muehlenkamp as one of our featured artists at Illumine 2024! Check out David's…
Meet Gardens Team Member Janna Rhoden!
Meet Janna Rhoden, native Georgian and a dedicated member of the Historic Oakland Foundation Gardens Team. Janna has worked in the…
Visitor Center Construction Update: March 2024
HOF Executive Director Richard Harker and Director of Capital Projects Neale Nickels update us on the construction of Oakland Cemetery’s…
The Headstone Restoration of Oakland Resident Lizzie Taylor
This year on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, Historic Oakland Foundation welcomed hundreds of volunteers to join…