Spring Plant Sale
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesSave the date and plan to shop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic Oakland Foundation’s Spring Plant Sale! The sale will take place at Oakland Cemetery’s Magnolia Square on Saturday, April 13 with a special members-only presale on Friday, April 12.Reserve your spot and shop a great selection of interesting and…
Spring to Life Family Festival
Join us at Oakland for one of the best Saturdays of the year! On Saturday, April 13 celebrate spring with us at our Spring to Life family festival at Magnolia Square! Come for the Spring Plant Sale and stay for the festival. Participating in our Run LIke Hell 5K? Come early and enjoy this free…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover 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 the trailblazers, builders, creators, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s…
Boys of Summer Baseball
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesOn 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 main gates of Oakland to a lush patch of green grass complete with a baseball diamond. Beyond the playing field is a city devastated and still…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover 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 the trailblazers, builders, creators, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s…
Run Like Hell 5K
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThe largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is one of Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood 5K fundraisers, with all proceeds going to the restoration and preservation of historic Oakland Cemetery. The 2024 race returns to Oakland in the Spring for the second year in a row, showcasing the beauty of Oaklands gardens. Participants are…
Run Like Hell 5K
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin Historic Oakland Foundation for the 17th annual Run Like Hell 5K – now in Spring! This unique evening 5K will take place at Oakland Cemetery on April 13th at 5:00 p.m.Register for the Run Like Hell 5KThe largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is one of Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood 5K fundraisers,…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover 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 the trailblazers, builders, creators, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s…
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesVisit 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 Jewish burial ground in Georgia. This tour examines notable residents, Jewish burial customs, and symbolism found throughout these grounds. Hear stories of adversity and triumph…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover 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 the trailblazers, builders, creators, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s…