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Daffodil Days

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

Each February and March, thousands of daffodil blooms create a cheery scene at Oakland. More than 70 varieties of daffodils make their appearance throughout Oakland’s grounds in the first months…

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Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

Explore the history, gardens, and funerary art of Oakland Cemetery with a 90-minute guided walking tour! Discover the history, the Victorian gardens, and the art and architecture that give Oakland…

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Sights, Symbols, & Stories Tour

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

Discover the history, the Victorian gardens, and the art and architecture that give Oakland its distinctive character. Oakland is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history with over 70,000 residents. Meet…

From Terminus to Terminals: People Who Put Atlanta in Motion

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

From train disasters to hot air balloons piloted by daredevil dentists, learn about ATL transportation on this 75-minute guided tour! How did a rural railroad crossing known as Terminus evolve…

Free - $12.00

Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

This tour visits the gravesites of Margaret Mitchell, Mitchell family members, and pioneers who inspired Gone with the Wind characters. Margaret Mitchell didn’t know how much of an impact she…

Free - $12.00

Boys of Summer Baseball

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

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…

Free - $12.00

Spring Tree Walk

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

Stroll with us through Oakland’s amazing arboretum and learn from knowledgeable guides about some of our favorite trees! Did you know that Oakland is home to more than 1,600 trees,…

Free - $12.00

Bell Tower Boutique: A Pop-Up Market

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

The Museum Store at historic Oakland Cemetery is pleased to partner with local artisans for our Spring Bell Tower Boutique! Support local craftspeople and artists by joining us on Saturday,…

History, Mystery, and Mayhem

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

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…

Free - $12.00

Run Like Hell 5K

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA

Join Historic Oakland Foundation for the 16th annual Run Like Hell 5K – now in Spring! This unique evening 5K will take place at Oakland Cemetery on April 8th at…

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