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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…
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2023
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are a favorite autumn tradition in Atlanta, selling out every year. The event returns for its 17th year with captivating stories and a new route, offering two weekends of history and delight. Designed to enlighten rather than frighten, the Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours bring to…
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Harvest Hunt Scavenger Hunt
Gather a group of friends or family for a day of autumnal symbol sleuthing on this self-guided photo scavenger hunt throughout historic Oakland Cemetery! From November 1-30, purchase your printable Harvest Hunt packet online, download, print, and follow all-new cryptic clues to solve riddles. Then take a photo of your answers and enter the photo…
2 events,
Día de Muertos
Día de Muertos
Join us Sunday, November 5 for a traditional Day of the Dead Festival at Oakland Cemetery!
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Wreath and Greenery Sale
From November 6 through December 9, order your fresh and fragrant Fraser fir wreaths from Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual wreath sale and decorate your home or your family plot. The handcrafted wreaths are sourced from a North Carolina farm. Add a bow hand-tied by Oakland garden volunteers. And why not embellish your wreath with a…
3 events,
Nightfall Chronicles: Fifty Ways to Die
Nightfall Chronicles: Fifty Ways to Die
Nightfall Chronicles is a sunset tour series featuring Oakland's popular walking tours. Join us for Oakland's popular Fifty Ways to Die!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 Atlanta’s…
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Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour
Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour
Discover the history, Victorian gardens, and 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 past and…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour
Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour
Discover the history, Victorian gardens, and 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 past and…
3 events,
Nightfall Chronicles: Malts and Vaults: Where Beer Meets History
Nightfall Chronicles: Malts and Vaults: Where Beer Meets History
Nightfall Chronicles is a sunset tour series featuring Oakland's popular tours. Join us for Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History!Grab a group of friends for Oakland's popular guided walking tour, Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History. This hour-long walking tour shares Atlanta’s brewing history. This tour begins at the Oakland Bell Tower (located…
3 events,
Bell Tower Boutique
Bell Tower Boutique
The Museum Store at historic Oakland Cemetery is pleased to partner with local artisans for our Fall Bell Tower Boutique! Join us on Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Bell Tower. Support local craftspeople and artists while you shop for unique handcrafted goods. Browse a curated selection specially chosen…
3 events,
Fear and Accusation: The Leo Frank Story
Fear and Accusation: The Leo Frank Story
Learn how several Oakland residents were involved in this Atlanta tragedy during this 75-minute guided tour.This tour begins and ends with a murder. In the early hours of April 27, 1913, the body of 13-year-old Mary Phagan was discovered in the basement of Atlanta’s National Pencil Factory. Leo Frank, the factory superintendent and a Jewish…
3 events,
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 starts at…
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Holiday Spirit at Oakland Cemetery
Indulge in the seasonal spirit at Oakland Cemetery! Join us on December 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Holiday Spirit, a unique seasonal open house that features holiday activities for the whole family! No tickets are required for this FREE event. Photos with Santa Decorated Mausoleums - Several mausoleums around the…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour
Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour
Discover the history, Victorian gardens, and 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 past and…