Victorian Symbolism
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesFrom angels to anchors, learn all about grave symbols and death culture during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! The Victorians were obsessed with death. From rules on mourning…
Nightfall Chronicles: Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesNightfall Chronicles is a sunset tour series featuring Oakland's popular walking tours. Join us for Oakland's popular Epitaphs tour!How would you like to be remembered? Victorians gave considerable thought to…
Oakland’s All-Stars: Sports Legends of Atlanta
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover 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…
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…
Oakland’s Music Makers
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover the stories of prodigies, bandmasters, a dance club DJ, a beloved family songbird, and more on this musically-inclined tour!From spiritual songwriters to country legends, Oakland Cemetery’s musical roots are…
Oakland MD: Discovering Oakland’s Healthcare Pioneers
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesJoin 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…
Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis 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…
Fall Plant Sale
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesShop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic Oakland Foundation’s Fall Plant Sale! The sale will take place at Oakland Cemetery on Saturday, September 24 with a…
Victorian Symbolism
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesFrom angels to anchors, learn all about grave symbols and death culture during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! The Victorians were obsessed with death. From rules on mourning…
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Historic Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA, United StatesSunday in the Park 2023 hosts our annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival where you'll enjoy music from headliners Fireside Collective and Jon Stickley Trio along with local acts The Aint Sisters and Black Lion Reggae.…