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Life During the Great War: Oakland and World War I

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

Discover the stories of soldiers, civilians, and home front civilians in the Great War. On April 6, 1917, Congress declared war on Germany and the United States officially entered World…

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Juneteenth Tour: A Celebration of Freedom

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

For our Juneteenth 2023 celebrations, we are proud to debut a new tour focused on the lives of African Americans after gaining freedom and as they worked toward economic development.…

Boys of Summer Baseball

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

On May 12, 1866, the Gate City Nine and the Atlanta Baseball Club took to the field to play the first baseball game in Atlanta. Imagine looking west beyond the…

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History, Mystery, and Mayhem

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

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…

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Oakland’s Music Makers

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

Discover the stories of prodigies, bandmasters, a dance club DJ, a beloved family songbird, and more on this musically-inclined tour! From spiritual songwriters to country legends, Oakland Cemetery’s musical roots…

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Malts and Vaults: Where Beer Meets History

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

Celebrate the start of summer with Oakland Cemetery’s popular guided walking tour, Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History!Oakland Cemetery’s popular guided walking tour, Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets…

Art and Architecture of Death

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

Discover how architectural and design choices made during life created a lasting and eternal legacy for many Oakland residents. People have sought to honor the memory of departed loved ones…

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Nightfall Chronicles: All-Stars of Oakland Cemetery

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

Nightfall Chronicles is a golden hour tour series featuring Oakland's popular walking tours. Join us for Oakland's All-Stars sports tour! Go team! Atlanta is home to five major sports teams,…

Fifty Ways to Die

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States

From disease outbreaks to battlefield wounds to murders, this tour traces the myriad ways Oakland residents died in the 19th century. Early Atlanta was not a sleepy southern community –…

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