Trees are essential to the identity, history, and landscape of historic Oakland Cemetery. From the early oaks that inspired its name and the unique tropical specimens planted during the Victorian era to the towering magnolias that provide shade for today’s…
This year on November 6, Oakland Cemetery hosted Día de Muertos in collaboration with the Mexican Consulate and the Institute of Mexican Culture. The incredible event drew a massive crowd of Atlantans into the cemetery for a day of delicious…
This year's Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours were a terrific success, and all of us at Historic Oakland Foundation would like to thank you for supporting our largest annual fundraiser. If you missed the tours, or want to…
For the first time ever, the traditional Day of the Dead festival organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and the Institute of Mexican Culture will take place at historic Oakland Cemetery on Sunday, November 6 from noon…
General Information Please see below for important information about Oakland Cemetery's 2022 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.…
This blog post below and the accompanying documentary on Historic Oakland Foundation's Capturing the Spirit tours were created by former SCAD student Nicholas Jensen. The Capturing the Spirit tours in October are a great way to get acquainted with Oakland…
For the first time ever, Run Like Hell 5K participants will warm up to tracks spun by a live DJ! Get to know DJ Esme below in this interview by HOF's Mary Fernandez and Parker Hilly. First, tell me a…
In 1873, the City of Atlanta deeded a plot in Oakland Cemetery to the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta in memory of Father Thomas O’Reilly of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and the Hibernian Rifles, for their service during…
In Storytelling in Museums, editor Adina Langer compiles chapters written by museum professionals from around the world that explore the efficacy and ethics of storytelling in a museum setting. Programming GRA Parker Hilley recently interviewed Langer about what attracted her…
We recently interviewed Justin Osborne of SUSTO, our headlining band for Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs. Learn more about Sunday in the Park (happening at Oakland on September 25) and get your tickets here. If…
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