Week of Events
The Women of Oakland
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.Early Atlanta might have been a man’s world, but this city was built with the labor of women. From writers and domestic servants to reformers and mothers, Oakland Cemetery is home to thousands of women. Some…
Cemeteries Rock! Geology Walk (Atlanta Science Festival)
Cemeteries Rock! Geology Walk (Atlanta Science Festival)
Cemeteries are more than just resting places for the dead. They are excellent places to study local geology! Join us for a special walking tour of Oakland Cemetery where we explore Georgia Geology by studying the unique headstones throughout the grounds. This free event is part of the 2024 Atlanta Science Festival. Learn more and…