Behind-the-Scenes Virtual Tour with HOF Staff
Take a virtual tour of Oakland as Historic Oakland Foundation staff share their favorite spots in the cemetery.
Researching the Residents of Oakland Cemetery
In this post, Oakland Genealogist Linda Ferree walks us through the process of researching the history of an otherwise unknown resident of Oakland Cemetery. A typical gravestone has a name with birth and death dates, separated by a dash. It…
Faces of Oakland: Resident Memorials provide Rare Insight
by Sarah Zureick-Brown, Historic Oakland Foundation volunteer Ambling through Oakland Cemetery is a great way to connect with past citizens of Atlanta. From the vast array of gravestones honoring the dead, we can learn the names of those who came…
Official Run Like Hell 5K 2020 Playlist
Run Like Hell might be virtual this year, but you still have the opportunity to groove to the sounds of our annual playlist while you walk, jog, or run through the cemetery or down your own street. Keep scrolling for…
Oakland Autumn Garden Inspiration: 6 Easy Fall Bloomers
Autumn at Oakland Cemetery is a sight to behold. Colorful foliage and abundant blooms across its 48 acres can provide endless inspiration for the home landscape. These six plants thrive on Oakland’s grounds and are easily grown and can thrive…
Behind the Scenes: East Hill Lot Restoration
Watch this lot restoration timelapse as Sean from Historic Oakland Foundation's preservation team explains the process he used for this die-on-base reset with some cradling. Learn more about HOF's East Hill restoration project.
Compelling New Reads at Oakland’s Online Museum Store
We just added two interesting and deeply personal new titles to our online selection. Individual and collective traumas of the past can negatively impact lives and societies for generations, and each of these books takes the reader on a personal…
Great Reads on Sale for Tombstone Tourists and Taphophiles
What is a taphophile, you might ask? If you enjoy visiting cemeteries and have an interest in burial places; funeral monuments; epitaphs; and the photography, art, and history of death, then these words describe you. We love these things too!…
New Finds from Oakland’s Online Museum Store
From new titles that delve into the realities of death and burial for both adults and children, to delightfully whimsical sets of zodiac cards, we're always looking for interesting things to offer in our online Museum Store. Learn about difficult…
Resident Spotlight: C.L. Chosewood
Born in Jackson County, Georgia in 1873, Charles L. Chosewood was a longtime city council member and Grant Park neighborhood resident. He was a colorful and controversial character with a lasting legacy in Atlanta. Charles L. Chosewood moved to Atlanta…