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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.

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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Spring Plant Sale

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Reserve your spot and shop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic…

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Bell Tower Boutique: A Pop-Up Market

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The Museum Store at historic Oakland Cemetery is pleased to partner with local artisans for…

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Run Like Hell 5K

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Join Historic Oakland Foundation for the 16th annual Run Like Hell 5K – now in…

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Illumine 2023

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About the Event As the sun sets, the Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting displays,…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: An Interview With Three Former Chairs of Oakland’s Board of Trustees

Celebrating Women’s History Month: An Interview With Three Former Chairs of Oakland’s Board of Trustees

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate and honor women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. Here at Oakland…

Meet Our Illumine Artists: Dorothy O’Connor

Meet Our Illumine Artists: Dorothy O’Connor

We're pleased to announce Dorothy O'Connor as a returning Illumine artist! Read her interview below as she talks about her…

Meet Our Illumine Artists: Brooks Garcia

Meet Our Illumine Artists: Brooks Garcia

We're pleased to announce Brooks Garcia as one of our Illumine 2023 artists. Read his interview below to hear more…

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