Tim Wright

We love our great state of Georgia! From the swamps and coastline down south through the plains, piedmont, and mountains up north, there are endless stories, fascinating facts, and many a colorful character that have shaped our state history. We…

This is the first in a series of book reviews and recommendations by Oakland Cemetery Museum Store Manager Tim Wright. Both The Secret Wisdom of Nature and The Hidden Life of Trees are now 10% off at Oakland's online Museum Store.…

We're excited to feature the new, anniversary edition of Neil Gaiman's masterpiece of imaginative fiction for young readers—and young-at-heart adults—The Graveyard Book. This special 10th-anniversary edition includes a foreword by Margaret Atwood as well as sketches from the illustrator, handwritten…

One of Oakland Cemetery’s most popular residents is Margaret Mitchell, known world-wide for her civil war era novel Gone with the Wind. The 1936 publication of the book catapulted her to fame and made Mitchell a household name. An instant…

At Oakland, we're all about personal enrichment and making the most of your free time as we continue to add new items to our online store. Look for these titles and more in our recent additions section: Check out new…

It's always nice to lighten things up with a little self-expressive adornment, especially if it's quirky!  Oakland’s online Museum Store is pleased to carry this unique line of whimsical and finely crafted enamel pins from artist Sara Richard of Salem…

Spread the Love! Or give some to yourself in these difficult times. The Museum Store at Oakland is pleased to offer a special collection of exquisitely handcrafted jewelry and colorful patches in heart shapes that reflect the purest of human…

Here at Historic Oakland, we love Southern food! The rich culinary heritage of the South is full of flavor, stories, and history. Celebrate Southern cooking with these titles available now in the Oakland's Museum Shop. Don't forget the seasonings: these…

Check out these unique and clever enamel pins just in at Oakland's Museum Shop. Created by artist and designer Reaha K. in Los Angeles, these pins are a perfect way to irreverently (and reverently, if you choose) express yourself or…