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Fear and Accusation: The Leo Frank Story
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesLearn how several Oakland residents were involved in this Atlanta tragedy during this 75-minute guided tour.This tour begins and ends with a murder. In the early hours of April 27, 1913, the body of 13-year-old Mary Phagan was discovered in the basement of Atlanta’s National Pencil Factory. Leo Frank, the factory superintendent and a Jewish…
Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
Indulge in the seasonal spirit at Oakland Cemetery! Join us on December 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Holiday Spirit, a unique seasonal open house that features holiday activities for the whole family! No tickets are required for this FREE event. Photos with Santa Decorated Mausoleums - Several mausoleums around the…
MLK Day Morning of Service
Historic Oakland Foundation invites you to join us for a morning of service at Oakland Cemetery on January 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed for a variety of projects inside Oakland's gates including tree planting, garden beautification, and clean up/organization. Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and clothing…
Searching for Love Scavenger Hunt
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPlease note: The Cemetery is currently closed to the public as the City of Atlanta continues paving and infrastructure work. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a family-friendly, love-themed scavenger hunt at historic Oakland Cemetery. Purchase your printable Searching for Love packet below (one per team). Then download, print, and follow all-new cryptic clues to solve riddles.…
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis tour has been canceled. Please see our calendar for future tours. Discover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! With more than 70,000 souls interred in its hallowed grounds, it’s no mystery that Oakland Cemetery has its share of the surreal. Hear the stories that defy explanation, from mysterious murders to…
Rummage Sale
We're clearing out our storage spaces and everything must go! Join us March 2 at the Oakland Bell Tower for our first-ever rummage sale. Members and HOF volunteers are invited to shop a day early, Friday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Office items and furniture Garden items Excess museum store inventory Props from…
Spring Plant Sale Member Preview
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesShop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic Oakland Foundation’s Fall Plant Sale! The sale will take place at Oakland Cemetery on Saturday, September 24 with a special members-only presale on Friday, September 23. Reserve Your Spot So that customers don't have to wait in long lines, we have implemented a…
Spring Plant Sale
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesSave the date and plan to shop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic Oakland Foundation’s Spring Plant Sale! The sale will take place at Oakland Cemetery’s Magnolia Square on Saturday, April 13 with a special members-only presale on Friday, April 12.Reserve your spot and shop a great selection of interesting and…
Run Like Hell 5K
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is one of Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood 5K fundraisers, with all proceeds going to the restoration and preservation of historic Oakland Cemetery. The 2024 race returns to Oakland in the Spring for the second year in a row, showcasing the beauty of Oaklands gardens. Participants are…
Run Like Hell 5K
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Historic Oakland Foundation for the 17th annual Run Like Hell 5K – now in Spring! This unique evening 5K will take place at Oakland Cemetery on April 13th at 5:00 p.m.Register for the Run Like Hell 5KThe largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is one of Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood 5K fundraisers,…
