The temperature has finally dropped, and it’s almost time to run like hell this Saturday at Oakland Cemetery’s 12th annual Run Like Hell 5K! While you’re keeping up with your regimen to go from couch to crypt, check out some…
Heather Ozee is the winner of our 2019 t-shirt design contest. You'll see her t-shirt worn by dozens of volunteers at our Sunday in the Park event on September 29. The tee will also be available for purchase at Oakland's…
Restrooms can be an unexpected reflection of cultural history. From the aqueduct and spring-fed public baths of the Roman Empire to the domed hammams of Turkey, public facilities reveal a society’s attitudes towards hygiene, labor, architecture, and social stratification. The…
Sunday in the Park is the longest-running event at Oakland Cemetery. This free fall festival is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Oakland. Take a mini-tour of the cemetery, enjoy live music while chowing down on food truck…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Atlanta, GA 30312
404-688-2107
info@oaklandcemetery.com
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