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 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…
Futurebirds take the stage at the annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival on Saturday, June 8 at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. In its ninth year, Tunes from the Tombs has grown to become one of the city’s most popular…
Illumine [verb]: Light up or brighten; enlighten (someone) spiritually or intellectually Over the course of four spring evenings from May 9 to May 12, visitors will be able to see Oakland Cemetery in a new light. Illumine 2019 at historic…
Oakland Cemetery is the story of Atlanta. Whether rich or poor, black or white, famous or infamous, every resident’s story here at Oakland Cemetery shines a light on the beautiful mosaic that is Atlanta’s rich history. This year, at Historic…
At this year’s Sunday in the Park, Historic Oakland Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with the Atlanta Opera. Artists Jayme Alilaw and Brittney Boykin will be performing spirituals and works by African American composers at 2:30 p.m. and…
On August 25, HOF held our Summer Sunset Oakland Cemetery Photography Workshop. Photographers of all skill levels joined Oakland guides on a two-hour instructional workshop. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that were captured during the workshop.…
On September 30, we’ll celebrate history at our 40th annual Sunday in the Park festival. As part of the festival, this year we’re excited to feature an afternoon of book talks and book signings featuring local authors and their locally…
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