This is part two of our look at Oakland Cemetery's appearances in film, television, and video. You can view part one here. “Carry On” by Lil Nas X (2018), director unknown Synopsis: "Carry On" is a song by American rapper Lil Nas X that…
Over the years Oakland Cemetery has been many things to many people, and sometimes those people even turn Oakland into another place entirely! Film, television, and video production at the Cemetery has proved to be a great benefit for Historic…
Each May, we celebrate National Preservation Month and commemorate our nation's heritage through historic places. In May 1976, Oakland Cemetery was recognized as a historic place worthy of preservation when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.…
Arts at Oakland 2021, happening May 21 through 31, showcases the work of six regional artists across Oakland Cemetery via a self-guided map. The artistic installations will highlight the hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture…
Arts at Oakland 2021, happening May 21 through 31, showcases the work of six regional artists across Oakland Cemetery via a self-guided map. The artistic installations will highlight the hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture…
On April 28, HOF Emeritus Director David Moore was awarded the 2021 award for Lifetime Achievement from the Georgia Association of Museums. This award recognizes outstanding achievements by the institutions, friends, and supporters of the Georgia Association of Museums. The…
Meet Historic Oakland Foundation GIS intern and GSU graduate student Lindsey Goff. Here, Lindsey describes her work attempting to match burial records with unmarked graves in Oakland's historic African American Burial Grounds. At the beginning of 2021, I became a…
If you’ve been following Oakland Cemetery’s activities over the past few years, you’ve probably heard all about the Women’s Comfort Station. In 2019 HOF rehabilitated the small 1908 restroom building, turning it into a revolving exhibit space. In 2020 we…
Mark Pifer's recent book, Hidden History of Old Atlanta, is a fascinating exploration of Atlanta's past from prehistoric times to recent decades. HOF staffer Ruti Turner recently interviewed Pifer about researching and writing the book and about his favorite spots…
Did you know that Oakland Cemetery is not a perpetual care cemetery? Oakland Cemetery was founded in 1850 as Atlanta's municipal cemetery with the expectation that lot owners and family members would continue to care for and maintain the lots.…