Georgia’s 159 counties are second in number in the United States only to Texas’s 254 counties. By legend, Georgia created so many counties to accommodate the time it took a farmer on a horse or mule-drawn wagon to travel to…
Gift shopping not finished? These titles will satisfy book lovers who like to explore unusual subjects and themes in their reads. If you've finished all your shopping, then congratulations! Consider taking some time out from the hectic season to settle into your favorite chair…
Share the holiday fun with unique games and pastimes that bring the past back with a twist. The Hollow Woods, The Mystery Mansion, and the Shadow World all revive the Victorian craze for 'myrioramas', a game in which a series…
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…
In 2018, nearly 300 volunteers donated over 16,000 volunteer hours to help fulfill Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery and its rich history. Volunteers lead tours, staff the Visitor Center, work in the gardens…
'Tis the season to keep it local this year for your holiday decor and special gifts for those you love. The museum shop at Oakland Cemetery has a carefully curated selection of unique gift items and cheerful seasonal goods that are sure…
In today’s society, it would be odd to imagine a time where Christmas was not widely celebrated and enjoyed. However, this was the case before the Victorian era where Christmas was only minimally celebrated in Britain and various other English-speaking…
Located less than a mile from downtown Atlanta and founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery was named for the forest oaks that dominated the original six acres. Today, this 48-acre oasis of history, sculpture, gardens, and wildlife is one of the largest public…
Five Grant Park and Cabbagetown restaurants are stepping up to help save Oakland's shade by hosting dine out events for our Tree Canopy Fund. Visit one or more of these fine establishments this week and you'll enjoy a great meal…
It is easy to simply take Oakland’s majestic trees for granted. Yes, they give so much: cooling shade, bird perches, oxygen cleaned of pollutants, and suffuse the grounds with a light perfume when in bloom. Many of the largest trees,…