In 2017, Historic Oakland Foundation’s preservation team embarked upon a phased restoration project in one of its most historically and culturally rich sections: the African American Grounds. During the three-year project, the team not only restored headstones and monuments but…
Celebrate Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and keep your kids busy with a few crafts that are Oakland-tested and kid-approved! Cheerio Bird Feeders Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers, this easy craft passes the time and creates a tasty treat for…
For those sheltering in place and practicing social distancing, these fun stay-at-home activities available at Oakland Cemetery's online shop will liven up even the longest of days. Choose from various puzzles, a home scavenger hunt, or our Oakland coloring book.…
This is Masters Season and many of us are missing both the tournament and the gorgeous spring views of blooming azaleas, perfectly groomed greens, and other natural beauty. This beauty was important to Bobby Jones, whose gravesite is just east…
In the early hours of April 12, 1862, Kentuckian James Andrews – along with a group of 21 Union soldiers from Ohio – initiated a plan of sabotage that became one of the most infamous events of the Civil War.…
A look back at the history of sports in Atlanta inevitably leads to Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. (1911-2003), a two-term mayor and Oakland Cemetery resident. Mayor Allen played a pivotal role in bringing several sports teams to Atlanta, but his…
Ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, porters, and sours – Atlantans love their beer. There may be a new brewery popping up every month, but Atlanta’s love of brewing and all-things-beer goes back centuries. Read on for a few facts about Atlanta…
On a spring afternoon in 1866, a group of men gathered in a green field not far from the front gate of Oakland Cemetery. The devastated Atlanta skyline could be seen in the distance and red flags fluttered from homes…
Spring is usually a busy time for Historic Oakland Foundation. Winter’s end brings Oakland’s gardens and our programs to life. At this time of year, we normally welcome tens of thousands of visitors to the Cemetery to enjoy the spring…
Walking through Oakland Cemetery, you will notice phrases and statements inscribed on the grave markers of the dead. Funny, somber, uplifting, or tender—these epitaphs both memorialize those who have passed and establish a continuing dialogue between the dead and the…
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248 Oakland Ave, SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-688-2107
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