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…
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…