Inspired by the history and beauty of Oakland Cemetery, our Museum Store offers these specially priced sets of exclusive, curated Oakland wares. For those who can't visit, these items provide an opportunity to have a bit of Oakland delivered to…
One of Oakland Cemetery’s most popular residents is Margaret Mitchell, known world-wide for her civil war era novel Gone with the Wind. The 1936 publication of the book catapulted her to fame and made Mitchell a household name. An instant…
Oakland has always been cared for by Atlantans. The city’s first cemetery was established in its current location, away from the hustle and bustle of the growing city, so that the city’s early families would have a place to lay…
Oakland Cemetery is thrilled to announce the debut of our new virtual trivia program! Support your favorite cemetery and compete to win special Oakland prizes with this fun, interactive evening of Atlanta history and pop culture. On Friday, May 22,…
At Oakland, we're all about personal enrichment and making the most of your free time as we continue to add new items to our online store. Look for these titles and more in our recent additions section: Check out new…
It's always nice to lighten things up with a little self-expressive adornment, especially if it's quirky! Oakland’s online Museum Store is pleased to carry this unique line of whimsical and finely crafted enamel pins from artist Sara Richard of Salem…
On the second Sunday of May, we celebrate moms everywhere and honor different forms of motherhood. In honor of this Mother’s Day and all the ladies buried at Oakland, we’re going to focus on a few special Atlanta women. These…
GAgives on #GivingTuesdayNow is an emergency response to the enormous need caused by COVID-19. The day will focus on generosity, citizen engagement, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world. Historic Oakland Foundation works hard in pursuit of…
Unprecedented, monumental, profound, insane—there are so many words to describe the current health situation and the impact it is having on our economy, society, and culture. But as we grapple for ways to improvise and overcome this crisis, a new…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to deviate from normal operating procedures, sometimes very drastically. Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) is no exception. Overnight, our administrative, education, and programming staff went from sharing ideas, coffee, bad jokes, desks, and even…
248 Oakland Ave, SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-688-2107
info@oaklandcemetery.com
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