Oakland has always been cared for by Atlantans. The city’s first cemetery was established in its current location, away from the hustle and bustle of the growing city, so that the city’s early families would have a place to lay…
Oakland Cemetery is thrilled to announce the debut of our new virtual trivia program! Support your favorite cemetery and compete to win special Oakland prizes with this fun, interactive evening of Atlanta history and pop culture. On Friday, May 22,…
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…
On the second Sunday of May, we celebrate moms everywhere and honor different forms of motherhood. In honor of this Mother’s Day and all the ladies buried at Oakland, we’re going to focus on a few special Atlanta women. These…
Unprecedented, monumental, profound, insane—there are so many words to describe the current health situation and the impact it is having on our economy, society, and culture. But as we grapple for ways to improvise and overcome this crisis, a new…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to deviate from normal operating procedures, sometimes very drastically. Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) is no exception. Overnight, our administrative, education, and programming staff went from sharing ideas, coffee, bad jokes, desks, and even…
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…
Looking to read about new places, uncover secrets, or immerse yourself in legend and lore? These armchair offerings are sure to satisfy the need to while away the hours delving into the obscure and esoteric from the comforts of home.…
April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week, and while we currently can’t be with our volunteers in person, they’ve definitely been in our thoughts! Every year, over three hundred active volunteers donate thousands of hours of their time to Historic Oakland…