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SWAPtember 2022
Swap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 22 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your Historic Oakland Foundation membership card when you visit these participating Atlanta attractions between September 1-30, 2022 and receive $10 off a membership purchase. Or show your membership card from one of these participating attractions at Oakland's Museum Store and get…
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Sunday in the Park returns for its 44th year on Sunday, September 25, celebrating our community and all things Oakland. This year’s event once again hosts our annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival! Enjoy the sunset over the Atlanta skyline as the music flows from Oakland’s North Public Grounds. Charleston-based indie band SUSTO will…
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Haunted Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Gather a group of friends or family for a day of spooky sleuthing on this self-guided scavenger hunt throughout historic Oakland Cemetery! From October 1-31, purchase your printable Haunted Hunt packet online (one per team), download, print, and follow all-new cryptic clues to solve riddles. No reservations are required to participate. Each Haunted Hunt packet…
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The Women of Oakland
The Women of Oakland
This 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 city was built with the labor of women. From writers and domestic servants to reformers and mothers, Oakland Cemetery is home to thousands of women.…
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Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery
Join us for our third annual Pumpkin Patch to celebrate the season with autumn and Halloween activities. The event takes place at Oakland's North Public Grounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on October 8 and 9. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of pumpkins perfect for your fall and Halloween decor, ranging from…
Run Like Hell 5K
Run Like Hell 5K
Join Historic Oakland Foundation for the 15th annual Run Like Hell (Live and Virtual) 5K!Register for the Run Like Hell 5K The 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. This year's race…
Black Magnolias
Black Magnolias
This guided walking tour explores the history, lives, and labors of Atlanta’s African American women. Historically, many African American women worked as maids, child nurses, cooks, and laundresses—all while managing their own households. As educational opportunities became available following the Civil War and emancipation, African American women aspired to occupations beyond domestic service. Many sought…
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Tech Tales: Oakland Cemetery and Georgia Tech
Tech Tales: Oakland Cemetery and Georgia Tech
White and gold, the Ramblin’ Wreck—do you know the history of Georgia Tech? Learn the history of a school that transformed Atlanta! Learn the history of a school that transformed Atlanta! White and gold, the Ramblin’ Wreck—do you know the history of Georgia Tech? Learn how a few Atlanta pioneers, Jewish immigrants, and displaced Northerners…
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Fifty Ways to Die
Fifty Ways to Die
From 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 – it had more in common with the Wild West. Life in this railroad town often ended in violence or tragedy. Diseases spread rapidly thanks to…
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History, Mystery, and Mayhem
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
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 its share of the surreal. Hear the stories that defy explanation, from mysterious murders to tragic events that have passed into local legend. This tour…
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Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are a favorite autumn tradition in Atlanta, selling out every year in July. The event returns for its 16th year, offering two weekends of history and delight from October 20 through October 30. Designed to enlighten rather than frighten, Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tours bring to life…
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Oakland’s All-Stars: Sports Legends of Atlanta
Oakland’s All-Stars: Sports Legends of Atlanta
Discover 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 diehard fans who celebrate buzzer beaters, photo finishes, home runs, and hole-in-ones. Discover the origins of some of Atlanta’s most beloved sports teams and hear…
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