Mini Scavenger Hunt: East Hill
Next time you're at Oakland, see if you can solve these East Hill riddles! 1. Welcome to East Hill! Head to the corner gate to read all about this zone. What’s the name of Chosewood’s daughter resting close? It sounds…
The Garden is Waking Up
Our winter-blooming camellia, Camellia japonica, is coming into full bloom throughout Oakland’s gardens. Its habit of blooming during the coldest months is one reason it has been loved in southern gardens for many generations. The white, pink, red, or patterned…
Daffodils in American Gardens [Care Tips and a Book Discount]
The daffodils are in bloom at Oakland, bringing cheerful color to the late winter landscape. To coincide with our annual Daffodil Days celebration, we're featuring Daffodils in American Gardens: 1733 - 1940 at a discount of 10% off through March 13th.…
Call for Artist Submissions: Arts at Oakland 2021
Arts at Oakland 2021, happening May 21-May 31, is a free, self-guided daytime event showcasing the work of Atlanta artists across the entire cemetery. Artistic installations will highlight the hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture…
From the Oakland Vault: The Escapades of Julia Murphy Hungerford
L ove is in the air at Oakland Cemetery! To celebrate this Valentine's Day, HOF is releasing a few Capturing the Spirit of Oakland scripts from the Oakland vault. Discover the love stories of some of our sweetest couples and…
From the Oakland Vault: The Love Story of Dr. James and Henrietta Porter
Love is in the air at Oakland Cemetery! To celebrate this Valentine's Day, HOF is releasing a few Capturing the Spirit of Oakland scripts from the Oakland vault. Discover the love stories of some of our sweetest couples and the…
Digging Deeper: Labor in the 19th-Century Cemetery
This blog post was written by Ashley Shares, HOF director of preservation and Liz Clappin, host of the weekly podcast, "Tomb with a View." The last time you took a tour of a cemetery, did you learn about the famous…
From the Oakland Vault: The Love Story of Fred and Julia Palmer
Love is in the air at Oakland Cemetery! To celebrate this Valentine's Day, HOF is releasing a few Capturing the Spirit of Oakland scripts from the Oakland vault. Discover the love stories of some of our sweetest couples and the…
A Carnival of Crimes
For a month in early 1893, a series of crimes occurred in Atlanta that shocked citizens and confounded authorities. Dubbed a “carnival of crimes,” this crime wave included suicides, a double murder, and an embezzlement scandal. Although these tragic events…
Museum Store Feature: Marvelous, Nurturing Nature
Taking a walk around the gardens at Oakland, one is immediately connected to the natural world through the many trees, flowers, birds, and insects that thrive here. When exploring our paths and open spaces, the mysteries of nature are amplified…
