Sunday in the Park is just around the corner, and you know what that means! It’s almost time to grab your folding chairs, hit up our incredible food truck vendors, and settle in for an amazing Tunes from the Tombs lineup!…
They say there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. While death, dying, and grief can be heavy subjects, they're important to talk about. At the Oakland Cemetery Museum Store, we have a variety of books that handle the…
This year, Historic Oakland Foundation launched a new workforce development program. The Youth Landscape and Hardscape Team (YLHT) program is a six-week program that provides steady, paid summer employment, on-the-job training, and workplace skills that prepare students for the adult…
Although Oakland Cemetery is known for its historic headstones and grave markers, many graves in the Cemetery are unmarked and are not easily identifiable. In the broader Southeastern United States, especially in the Appalachian region, graves (both marked and unmarked)…
If you’ve been to Oakland Cemetery lately, you may have noticed that its asphalt roads are in need of repair, with potholes and uneven gutters causing safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. That’s about to change. With over $2.4…
Announcing Oakland's newest tour series: the Nightfall Chronicles. Enjoy a special sunset walk through the cemetery as we recount the stories of Oakland ranging from iconic love stories to tales of mystery and mayhem. After the tour, enjoy discounts on…
Granite is one of the most common stone types we have at Oakland. It’s also one of the most common rocks on earth, making up the continental crust of our planet! Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, meaning that it…
Looking for a last minute gift this Father's Day? Visit the Oakland Cemetery Museum Store in person or online to find an amazing array of unique and fun gifts for dad. We’ve hand selected a few items that we think dad…
Historic Oakland Foundation launched a new workforce development program. The Youth Landscape and Hardscape Team (YLHT) program is a six-week program that provides steady, paid summer employment, on-the-job training, and workplace skills that prepare students for the adult workforce. Metro-Atlanta…
We recently added a few new special topic tours into our tour rotation! Read the descriptions below to learn more about our new offerings. To get tickets for one of these tours (or one of our many other amazing tours)…