If you live in Atlanta and are searching for family-friendly holiday activities, unique seasonal events, or festive ways to enjoy the city, we’ve got you covered. Find out five unique ways to celebrate the holidays at Oakland Cemetery, including fun for families, date nights, history lovers, and anyone looking for something magical and timeless this season.

Atlanta author Ann Hite’s newest book, I Am a Georgia Girl, revisits a haunting chapter of Atlanta history from new and often overlooked perspective: that of the women at the center of the story—most notably, Lucille Selig Frank.

Oakland's main western gate is one of the Cemetery's most recognizable symbols. For over a hundred years, visitors have walked through the grand archway on their way to a service, to visit a loved one, to attend a walking tour or event, or simply to stroll Oakland's lush 48 acres. 

Learn more about the residents featured in Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2025.

Learn more about Atlanta artist Sean Fahie and the inspiration behind his artwork for Capturing the Spirit of Oakland!

In the “Century Club” series, Oakland’s preservationists will highlight the fascinating lives and stories of Oakland residents who lived to be 100 years old.

However you connect with Oakland, if its grounds are meaningful to you, you probably care about keeping its gardens and monuments in the best condition possible for generations to come.

Oakland’s iconic marble and granite monuments may steal the spotlight, but its bricks are just as integral to the cemetery’s history. Ashley Shares, Director of Preservation, delves into the fascinating stories behind Oakland’s bricks in this blog.

Our annual Fall Plant Sale is fast approaching and we are so excited to share the wonderful selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, edibles and houseplants with you this year!

For the first time in over 140 years, Oakland Cemetery is offering a new opportunity for resting spaces on its historic grounds.

This summer, we welcomed over 100 campers to our second year of Oakland Camps! But what exactly were these campers up to that whole time? Let’s find out!

July may not be graduation season for most schools, but here at Oakland, we’re celebrating our own class of 2025!

Oakland’s Original Six Acres is known by many as the oldest and one of the most beautiful sections of the cemetery. But after nearly two centuries, many of its paths, monuments, gates, and headstones are in serious need of care. Learn more about our upcoming plans to restore the remaining four acres in this section.

These past few weeks, Oakland’s grounds haven’t been the silent, solemn setting you might expect; instead, they’ve been alive with the constant sounds of laughter, games, and activity.

Oakland’s iconic marble and granite monuments may steal the spotlight, but its bricks are just as integral to the cemetery’s history. Ashley Shares, Director of Preservation, delves into the fascinating stories behind Oakland’s bricks in this blog.

Meet the six musical artists slated to perform at Oakland’s 2025 Sunday in the Park festival!

Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery hosts more weddings than funerals. With ornate monuments, colorful gardens, and charming, spacious buildings, Oakland is one of the most memorable places in Atlanta to host a private event.

Let’s take a tour of some of Oakland’s most unique event spaces!

Even for the most experienced of designers, developing a new brand for a 175-year-old cemetery in the heart of Atlanta isn’t something you do every day.

Oakland’s iconic marble and granite monuments may steal the spotlight, but its bricks are just as integral to the cemetery’s history. Ashley Shares, Director of Preservation, delves into the fascinating stories behind Oakland’s bricks in this blog.

Oakland’s Preservation Team walks you through the process of repairing broken doors on the Murphy Mauseleum.