Run Like Hell 2023 Playlist
The daffodils are blooming and Oakland's grounds are about to push up daisies. That means it’s almost time for this spring's Run Like Hell 5k! To get you in the mood to race in the nation's largest cemetery run, Historic…
Explore the Daffodils of Oakland
Each February and March, thousands of daffodil blooms create a cheery scene at Oakland. More than 70 varieties of daffodils make their appearance throughout Oakland’s grounds in the first months of each year. We invite you to take a stroll and…
Oakland’s Gardens Sustain Damage During Winter Freeze
The sustained freezing temperatures that hit Georgia in late December had a devastating impact on Oakland Cemetery’s gardens. Sadly, we have lost thousands of plants quintessential to Oakland – standard, hardy plants that have thrived here for decades. Some of…
Meet Charvis Buckholts, HOF’s New Director of Education and Youth Programs
Historic Oakland Foundation is happy to welcome one of our newest staff members, Charvis Buckholts. Charvis joined the Foundation in January as our new director of education and youth programs. He’ll be improving and expanding upon our educational offerings such…
5 Things We’re Proud of from 2022
2022 marked a year of tremendous growth at Oakland Cemetery and Historic Oakland Foundation as we continue to expand our ability to deliver on our mission to preserve, restore, enhance, and share historic Oakland Cemetery in partnership with the City…
Meet Sandy White, HOF’s New Director of Adult Programs & Volunteers
Historic Oakland Foundation is happy to welcome our newest staff member, Sandy White. Sandy joined the Foundation in October as our new director of adult programs and volunteers, which means she'll be organizing many of the Oakland Cemetery events you…
GAgives: Help Us Raise $10,000 to Expand our Education Programs
Historian Franklin Garrett called Oakland Cemetery “Atlanta’s most tangible link between the past and the present.” Through its landscapes and the stories of its residents, Oakland reflects the diverse historical development of Atlanta. As a vibrant public park and a…
A Look Back at Día de Muertos 2022
This year on November 6, Oakland Cemetery hosted Día de Muertos in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and the Institute of Mexican Culture. The incredible event drew a massive crowd of Atlantans into the cemetery for a day of delicious…
A Look Back at Capturing the Spirit 2022
This year's Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours were a terrific success, and all of us at Historic Oakland Foundation would like to thank you for supporting our largest annual fundraiser. If you missed the tours, or want to…
First-Ever Day of the Dead Celebration at Oakland
For the first time ever, the traditional Day of the Dead festival organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and the Institute of Mexican Culture will take place at historic Oakland Cemetery on Sunday, November 6 from noon…