Restrooms can be an unexpected reflection of cultural history. From the aqueduct and spring-fed public baths of the Roman Empire to the domed hammams of Turkey, public facilities reveal a society’s attitudes towards hygiene, labor, architecture, and social stratification. The…
Swap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 16 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your Historic Oakland Foundation membership card when you visit these participating Atlanta attractions between September 1-30, 2019 and receive $10 off a membership purchase. Or show…
Sunday in the Park is the longest-running event at Oakland Cemetery. This free fall festival is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Oakland. Take a mini-tour of the cemetery, enjoy live music while chowing down on food truck…
More than 70,000 souls rest at Oakland Cemetery, including 6,900 Confederate soldiers buried in the Confederate Memorial Grounds. Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) is working to expand understanding of Oakland Cemetery’s Civil War history through contextual panels and digital exhibits. This…
It's time to celebrate the Fourth of July, that most American of holidays! Hot off the presses and just in at Oakland's Museum Shop, these new titles for young ones bring the holiday alive with colorful illustrations and fun prose.…
On June 15, photographers of all skill levels joined Oakland guides on a guided walk through the gardens during golden hour. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that were captured during the walk. Bob Fechte, "A…
Oakland Cemetery is a great place to hang out and unwind. With our new Oakland coloring book, you can bring the good vibes home! Immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Oakland while bringing the images of this historic…
Here at Historic Oakland, we love Southern food! The rich culinary heritage of the South is full of flavor, stories, and history. Celebrate Southern cooking with these titles available now in the Oakland's Museum Shop. Don't forget the seasonings: these…
We’re getting in the mood for Tunes from the Tombs 2019 and filling the HOF offices with the sweet sounds of our 2019 lineup. Check out some of our favorites below to get in the mood, and make sure you…
Andrew Steiner was born on August 22, 1908, in Dunaszerdahely, Austria-Hungary (present-day Dunajská Streda, Slovakia). His parents, Arpad and Adele Steiner, were both Jewish. Although known by many names - Andrej, Andse, and Endre – he is most often remembered…
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Atlanta, GA 30312
404-688-2107
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