Oakland Cemetery relies on the incredible energy, dedication, and generosity of over two hundred volunteers. Working in the gardens, giving tours, staffing the Visitor Center, or giving countless hours at special and private events, Oakland volunteers never fail to amaze…
On December 15, 1939, nearly 300,000 people crowded around the Loew’s Grand Theatre to witness the premiere of the critically-acclaimed antebellum epic, Gone with the Wind. Atlantans celebrated the film during three days of festivities, which included an extravagant costumed…
It can be difficult to find just the right gift for everyone on your list this time of year. Don't despair! We're happy to help you navigate this seasonal dilemma with these unique and reasonably-priced offerings from the Museum Shop…
At Historic Oakland Foundation, our volunteers are essential for helping us to fulfill our mission to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery. Whether motivated by a love of history, care for our residents, or a quirky sense of humor…
Winter is rapidly drawing in and with it, the third and final phase of the Preservation, Restoration and Operations (PRO) Team’s efforts in the African American Grounds is coming to an end. (Though truly, at Oakland Cemetery, preservation never really…
For Georgia Gives Day we're trying to raise $15,000 to fund the critical restoration of markers, monuments and headstones are broken, leaning, or otherwise in danger of being irreparably damaged. Will you help us reach our goal? Born into slavery around…
This Friday and Saturday mark the 89th annual production of Big Bethel A.M.E.’s Heaven Bound musical, which was first performed in 1930 to raise funds for the church following a devastating 1923 fire that forced the congregation to rebuild their…
This is part seven of a blog post series highlighting the Oakland Cemetery residents featured in the 2019 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours. In 1893 Lewis Redwine shocked the people of Atlanta by masterminding an embezzlement scandal that…
This is part six of a blog post series highlighting the Oakland Cemetery residents featured in the 2019 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours. Pennsylvania-born Richard Peters was one of the most dynamic real estate and transportation magnates in…
This is part five of a blog post series highlighting the Oakland Cemetery residents featured in the 2019 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours. Born in Pownal, Vermont, Stephen B. Oatman followed his eldest brother to Tennessee in the…
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Atlanta, GA 30312
404-688-2107
info@oaklandcemetery.com
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