Veterans of Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesHear 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…
Join in June! Membership Month
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesIt's Membership Month at Historic Oakland Foundation! Join or renew in June and you'll be entered to win some amazing prizes! Your membership helps Historic Oakland Foundation preserve, restore, enhance,…
Art and Architecture of Death
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover 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…
The Women of Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis 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…
Maults & Vaults Tour: Special Young Professional Member Event
Historic Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive event for our Gravediggers Young Professionals members: "Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History," at Oakland Cemetery. This engaging guided walking tour offers an in-depth…
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover 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…
Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin 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.…
Juneteenth Celebration
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesMark your calendars and make plans to head to historic Oakland Cemetery on June 17 for a FREE celebration for the whole family. This year’s Juneteenth celebration focuses on the…
Juneteenth Tour: A Celebration of Freedom
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesFor our Juneteenth 2023 celebrations, we are proud to debut a new tour focused on the lives of African Americans after gaining freedom and as they worked toward economic development.…
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, 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…