On June 15, photographers of all skill levels joined Oakland guides on a guided walk through the gardens during golden hour. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that were captured during the walk. Bob Fechte, "A…
Thanks to a generous grant from The Rich Foundation, Historic Oakland Foundation's PRO team was able to wrap up the final phase of restoration efforts on Jewish Hill earlier this year. The grant was broken down into three annual installments,…
The single-room Women’s Comfort Station in Oakland Cemetery is on its way to being restored! The project broke ground in early April with the goal of restoring the building to its original appearance. The Women’s Comfort Station was built in…
On April 13, photographers of all skill levels joined Oakland guides on a guided walk through the gardens during golden hour. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that were captured during the walk. Mark your calendars for…
There are so many ways to enjoy Oakland Cemetery any time of year, but we think spring is extra special. Here are eight ways to enjoy Oakland this spring: Picnic like the Victorians Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest green space.…
Although Oakland started out as a utilitarian city burial ground, it expanded throughout the 1850s and 1860s to become so much more. Atlantans of the late 19th and early 20th centuries used this space not only to bury their dead…
In 2018, nearly 300 volunteers donated over 16,000 volunteer hours to help fulfill Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to preserve, restore, enhance, and share Oakland Cemetery and its rich history. Volunteers lead tours, staff the Visitor Center, work in the gardens…
Located less than a mile from downtown Atlanta and founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery was named for the forest oaks that dominated the original six acres. Today, this 48-acre oasis of history, sculpture, gardens, and wildlife is one of the largest public…
Five Grant Park and Cabbagetown restaurants are stepping up to help save Oakland's shade by hosting dine out events for our Tree Canopy Fund. Visit one or more of these fine establishments this week and you'll enjoy a great meal…
The Thanksgiving holiday affords us time to pause and reflect on some of the things that we at Historic Oakland Foundation are most thankful for: Our City – Oakland Cemetery is a City of Atlanta park here for Atlantans past,…