Early Sunday morning, February 28, unknown individuals vandalized the Lion of Atlanta statue and the Confederate Obelisk at historic Oakland Cemetery. This is not the first time vandalism has taken place in the Civil War section of the cemetery. In…
Meet Taylor Roberts, one of Historic Oakland Foundation's spring programming interns. She's a senior at Oglethorpe University, where she currently serves as the president of the student body and the student representative on the DEI Taskforce. Her major field of…
Oakland Museum Store manager Tim Wright interviewed Kyle Brooks, a.k.a. Black Cat Tips via email about his inspiration and influences. Here's what Kyle had to say. Want more Black Cat Tips? Join us online Saturday, February 20 at 3 p.m.…
Arts at Oakland 2021, happening May 21-May 31, is a free, self-guided daytime event showcasing the work of Atlanta artists across the entire cemetery. Artistic installations will highlight the hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture…
"Wait, you work at a cemetery?" For the past year and a half, I have been asked this question at least once a week, usually because I am covered in dirt. After responding yes, the next string of questions and…
2020 has challenged Historic Oakland Foundation, along with so many nonprofits, in new and untold ways. Happily, we end the year in good standing, though if you had told me in early April that this would be the case, I…
On November 1, photographers of all skill levels joined Oakland guides on a guided walk through the gardens during golden hour. The evening concluded a five-part virtual photography workshop series. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that…
Thanksgiving always provides a moment towards the end of the year for us to pause and reflect on what we're most grateful for, and even during this most trying year, there is so much that I am incredibly thankful for:…
We are pleased to announce that our 2020 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland film has been released and is available for streaming and downloading! Oakland Cemetery is bringing the award-winning Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tours to your living room…
We are proud to celebrate the rich history and vibrant cultural heritage of the historic African American Burial Grounds at Oakland with the newest addition to our line of Oakland apparel, the Historic African American Grounds t-shirt. The vibrant…
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