The first tavern in the area that would become Atlanta was Whitehall Tavern. Located near the present-day intersection of Lee Street and Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, the tavern served food and drinks to travelers and settlers. Whitehall Tavern was also…
Run Like Hell might be virtual this year, but you still have the opportunity to groove to the sounds of our annual playlist while you walk, jog, or run through the cemetery or down your own street. Keep scrolling for…
Autumn at Oakland Cemetery is a sight to behold. Colorful foliage and abundant blooms across its 48 acres can provide endless inspiration for the home landscape. These six plants thrive on Oakland’s grounds and are easily grown and can thrive…
Watch this lot restoration timelapse as Sean from Historic Oakland Foundation's preservation team explains the process he used for this die-on-base reset with some cradling. Learn more about HOF's East Hill restoration project.
This is the first in a series of book reviews and recommendations by Oakland Cemetery Museum Store Manager Tim Wright. Both The Secret Wisdom of Nature and The Hidden Life of Trees are now 10% off at Oakland's online Museum Store.…
We're excited to feature the new, anniversary edition of Neil Gaiman's masterpiece of imaginative fiction for young readers—and young-at-heart adults—The Graveyard Book. This special 10th-anniversary edition includes a foreword by Margaret Atwood as well as sketches from the illustrator, handwritten…
We just added two interesting and deeply personal new titles to our online selection. Individual and collective traumas of the past can negatively impact lives and societies for generations, and each of these books takes the reader on a personal…
What is a taphophile, you might ask? If you enjoy visiting cemeteries and have an interest in burial places; funeral monuments; epitaphs; and the photography, art, and history of death, then these words describe you. We love these things too!…
From new titles that delve into the realities of death and burial for both adults and children, to delightfully whimsical sets of zodiac cards, we're always looking for interesting things to offer in our online Museum Store. Learn about difficult…
Born in Jackson County, Georgia in 1873, Charles L. Chosewood was a longtime city council member and Grant Park neighborhood resident. He was a colorful and controversial character with a lasting legacy in Atlanta. Charles L. Chosewood moved to Atlanta…
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