Oakland Cemetery is home to many important mayors, celebrities, and public officials. Among these individuals are six governors who today reside inside its hallowed grounds. This blog series will explore these six men: their successes, their failures, and their impact…
Thinking about attending the Capturing the Spirit of Oakland VIP Night on Monday, October 24, but don’t know what to expect? Here are the top five reasons to choose this upgraded experience for your favorite October event in Atlanta: 1.…
The 1863 signing of the Emancipation Proclamation established freedom for those men, women, and children held in bondage in the Confederate states. But, in reality, the proclamation didn’t instantly free any enslaved people. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon…
Historic Oakland Foundation is offering several free Juneteenth activities from June 18 to June 30. If you're looking for even more Junetheenth fun, here are some more opportunities for you to celebrate in and around Atlanta. The 10th Annual Juneteenth…
On June 10, 2022, Historic Oakland Foundation and the City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the restoration of Oakland Cemetery's historic African American Burial Grounds. Speakers for the event…
Oakland Cemetery is home to many important mayors, celebrities, and public officials. Among these individuals are six governors who today reside inside its hallowed grounds. This blog series will explore these six men: their successes, their failures, and their impact…
When the topic of vandalism in public places comes up, one of the first things we think of is graffiti. And for good reason—you cannot go very far in a major city without noticing some form of it. Cemeteries are…
This spring, photographers of all skill levels participated in a four-part photography workshop. Led by seasoned Oakland professionals, this series explored different photography genres with technical advice and hands-on instruction. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that…
Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual membership drive, Join in June, kicks off today. Throughout June, we encourage new friends to join and old friends to renew by giving away an amazing prize pack each week! Here are a few fantastic reasons…
Early Friday morning, May 27, 2022, unknown individuals vandalized items in the Civil War section at historic Oakland Cemetery, including the Obelisk. This is not the first time vandalism has taken place in the Civil War section of the cemetery.…