Tunes from the Tombs 2019 Playlist
We’re getting in the mood for Tunes from the Tombs 2019 and filling the HOF offices with the sweet sounds of our 2019 lineup. Check out some of our favorites below to get in the mood, and make sure you…
Illuminating the Legacy of Mayor Maynard Jackson
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. Maynard Jackson became Atlanta’s first African American mayor in 1974. A graduate of Morehouse College,…
Illuminating The Unmarked Graves of North Public Grounds
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. The “Public Ground,” known today as “North Public,” was Oakland’s first pauper burial ground for…
Illuminating The Residents of the Rawson Mausoleum
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. This post is excerpted from longtime Oakland volunteers Ren and Helen Davis' book, Atlanta’s Oakland…
A Music Festival in a Cemetery? A Tunes from the Tombs Q&A
For one day every June, Historic Oakland Cemetery becomes one of the most unique music venues in the country during Tunes from the Tombs. Here is what you need to know about this one of a kind event: When and…
A Preview of Illumine 2019
Historic Oakland Cemetery’s abundance of history, sculpture, and gardens will be featured in a new light this year as guests experience Illumine, an immersive self-guided after-dark experience. Taking place over four nights from May 9 through May 12, Illumine will…
Illumine 2019 F.A.Qs
What time is Illumine? Entrance to Oakland Cemetery for Illumine 2019 begins at 7:00 p.m. Last entrance is at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 and Sunday, May 12 and at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May…
8 Ways to Enjoy Historic Oakland Cemetery this Spring
There are so many ways to enjoy Oakland Cemetery any time of year, but we think spring is extra special. Here are eight ways to enjoy Oakland this spring: Picnic like the Victorians Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest green space.…
An Interview with Tunes from the Tombs Poster Designer Jose R Gil
HOF staff had a fabulous time working with Atlanta graphic designer Jose Ramon Gil on this year's Tunes from the Tombs poster. We hope you like the final result as much as we do. In this interview, we ask Jose…
Illumine 2019: An Interview with Richard Harker and Cooper Sanchez
Illumine 2019 invites Oakland’s visitors to explore Oakland Cemetery after dark and see its history, beauty, and gardens illuminated in striking and unusual ways. Oakland’s Director of Programming, Richard Harker, and Illumine Creative Director, Cooper Sanchez, share this behind-the-scenes look…
