General Information Please see below for important information about Oakland Cemetery's 2021 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours: Arrival Important: Capturing the Spirit entry is staged in two areas at Oakland: the main gate and the Bell Tower area.…
In 1974 when Bob Marley went solo, on the brink of international stardom, he surprised the music community by choosing an American born lead guitarist, Al Anderson. It was Anderson's stunning lead work on such classics as No Woman, No…
Special events and volunteer manager Mary Fernandez recently interviewed Sunday in the Park 2021 headliner Jupiter Coyote. Check out the interview below. Sunday in the Park is September 26, 2021 at Oakland Cemetery. The Original Wailers are also headlining, and…
It’s almost that time again! Temperatures are cooling down just a little and it's time to get out into the garden. Oakland’s Fall Plant Sale is the perfect place to find a few exciting additions (have you reserved your shopping…
Author Mark Pifer joins us this year for Sunday in the Park for one of our featured author talks (purchase tickets here). Pifer's most recent book, Hidden History of Old Atlanta, can be purchased at our Museum Store online or purchased and…
Every year at Capturing the Spirit of Oakland, Jenny Carson keeps the tours moving as the head guide captain for our popular Halloween event. Tell us a little about yourself I went to the University of Tennessee (GO VOLS!) and…
Spooky Season is just around the corner, even though it may not feel like it yet. It’s never too early to get into the Halloween mood as you prepare for this year’s annual Run Like Hell 5K! Check out our…
Juneteenth, a nationally-recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, is celebrated every year on June 19. Discover the history of the holiday and how Historic Oakland Foundation honors the generations of men and women that suffered…
Arts at Oakland 2021, happening through 31, showcases the work of six regional artists across Oakland Cemetery via a self-guided map. The artistic installations will highlight the hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture of Oakland…
Arts at Oakland 2021, happening May 21 through 31, showcases the work of six regional artists across Oakland Cemetery via a self-guided map. The artistic installations will highlight the hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture…