Futurebirds take the stage at the annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival on Saturday, June 8 at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. In its ninth year, Tunes from the Tombs has grown to become one of the city’s most popular…
Check out these unique and clever enamel pins just in at Oakland's Museum Shop. Created by artist and designer Reaha K. in Los Angeles, these pins are a perfect way to irreverently (and reverently, if you choose) express yourself or…
Sarah White Carlisle is often recognized as the “Mother of Atlanta.” Sarah was born in Marietta in 1825 and she married 21-year-old Willis Carlisle in 1841. On the advice of the preacher who married them, the young couple moved to…
Although Oakland started out as a utilitarian city burial ground, it expanded throughout the 1850s and 1860s to become so much more. Atlantans of the late 19th and early 20th centuries used this space not only to bury their dead…
Illumine [verb]: Light up or brighten; enlighten (someone) spiritually or intellectually Over the course of four spring evenings from May 9 to May 12, visitors will be able to see Oakland Cemetery in a new light. Illumine 2019 at historic…
The PRO Team is starting some new and exciting preservation projects that require not only skilled and specialized employees but specialty tools as well. To maximize our efficiency and ensure the safety of our team members, we are raising money…
Oakland's PRO Team needs some new tools. Here, Preservation Technician Chaunce Braun shows you what a difference a good chisel can make. Learn more at our website or donate below. For best results, view on desktop.
Amazing new Portaleo candles have just arrived at the Museum Shop, and they're 20% off for Valentine's Day! Created by cake artist and Sculptor Karen Portaleo, these whimsical candles are hand-poured right here in Grant Park. Each candle is crafted…
In the month of February, we bring up the topic of love quite often at Oakland Cemetery. Although it does sound odd to discuss love stories at a cemetery, the 70,000 people who rest at Oakland loved or were loved…
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…