The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAVisit Oakland's three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour! Oakland Cemetery is home to three Jewish burial sections, including the second oldest…
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAThis FREE, 75-minute guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta. “We Shall Overcome” became the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement of…
Fifty Ways to Die
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAFrom 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 –…
Sights, Symbols, & Stories Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GADiscover 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…
Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAJoin us as we explore some of the fascinating epitaphs that grace the monuments of Oakland. How would you like to be remembered? Victorians gave considerable thought to this concept.…
Art and Architecture of Death
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GADiscover 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…
Oakland’s All-Stars: Sports Legends of Atlanta
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GADiscover stories of hometown heroes and sports legends during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! Go team! Atlanta is home to five major sports teams, several powerhouse universities, and…
Searching for Love Scavenger Hunt
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GACelebrate 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) by February 18, download, print, and…
Oakland MD: Discovering Oakland’s Healthcare Pioneers
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAJoin us as we highlight the physicians and dentists who provided care to Atlanta. Oakland MD: Discovering Oakland's Healthcare Pioneers highlights the physicians and dentists who provided care to Atlanta's…
Daffodil Days
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAEach 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…