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Fifty Ways to Die
Fifty Ways to Die
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 – it had more in common with the Wild West. Life in this railroad town often ended in violence or tragedy. Diseases spread rapidly thanks to…
Veterans of Oakland
Veterans of Oakland
Hear the stories of military veterans who reside at Oakland Cemetery. Come hear the stories of military veterans who reside at Oakland or those with connections to Oakland. You'll be introduced to veterans from the Mexican American War to the Korean War, both men and women. These individuals and their service help tell the history…