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…
We’re getting in the mood for Tunes from the Tombs 2019 and filling the HOF offices with the sweet sounds of our 2019 lineup. Check out some of our favorites below to get in the mood, and make sure you…
Andrew Steiner was born on August 22, 1908, in Dunaszerdahely, Austria-Hungary (present-day Dunajská Streda, Slovakia). His parents, Arpad and Adele Steiner, were both Jewish. Although known by many names - Andrej, Andse, and Endre – he is most often remembered…
Thanks to a generous grant from The Rich Foundation, Historic Oakland Foundation's PRO team was able to wrap up the final phase of restoration efforts on Jewish Hill earlier this year. The grant was broken down into three annual installments,…
The month of May is a significant time for many Jewish Americans, including myself. In 2006, President George W. Bush designated the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month. Politicians, including Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Senator…
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. The early 1870s were the dawn of a new golden era for the “City Grave…
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. From 1852, through the late 1860s, African Americans in Atlanta were buried in a segregated…
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. Maynard Jackson became Atlanta’s first African American mayor in 1974. A graduate of Morehouse College,…
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. The “Public Ground,” known today as “North Public,” was Oakland’s first pauper burial ground for…
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. In 1849, the Atlanta City Council recognized that a small burial ground on Peachtree Road…
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Atlanta, GA 30312
404-688-2107
info@oaklandcemetery.com
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TripAdvisor ranks us #8 of 305 things to do in Atlanta! Atlanta Magazine awarded us best "surprising greenspace" in its 2018 Best of Atlanta roundup. Plan your visit today!