L ove is in the air at Oakland Cemetery! To celebrate this Valentine's Day, HOF is releasing a few Capturing the Spirit of Oakland scripts from the Oakland vault. Discover the love stories of some of our sweetest couples and…
Love is in the air at Oakland Cemetery! To celebrate this Valentine's Day, HOF is releasing a few Capturing the Spirit of Oakland scripts from the Oakland vault. Discover the love stories of some of our sweetest couples and the…
Love is in the air at Oakland Cemetery! To celebrate this Valentine's Day, HOF is releasing a few Capturing the Spirit of Oakland scripts from the Oakland vault. Discover the love stories of some of our sweetest couples and the…
For a month in early 1893, a series of crimes occurred in Atlanta that shocked citizens and confounded authorities. Dubbed a “carnival of crimes,” this crime wave included suicides, a double murder, and an embezzlement scandal. Although these tragic events…
On November 1, photographers of all skill levels joined Oakland guides on a guided walk through the gardens during golden hour. The evening concluded a five-part virtual photography workshop series. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that…
The first tavern in the area that would become Atlanta was Whitehall Tavern. Located near the present-day intersection of Lee Street and Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, the tavern served food and drinks to travelers and settlers. Whitehall Tavern was also…
On the second Sunday of May, we celebrate moms everywhere and honor different forms of motherhood. In honor of this Mother’s Day and all the ladies buried at Oakland, we’re going to focus on a few special Atlanta women. These…
Unprecedented, monumental, profound, insane—there are so many words to describe the current health situation and the impact it is having on our economy, society, and culture. But as we grapple for ways to improvise and overcome this crisis, a new…
Celebrate Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and keep your kids busy with a few crafts that are Oakland-tested and kid-approved! Cheerio Bird Feeders Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers, this easy craft passes the time and creates a tasty treat for…
Ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, porters, and sours – Atlantans love their beer. There may be a new brewery popping up every month, but Atlanta’s love of brewing and all-things-beer goes back centuries. Read on for a few facts about Atlanta…
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