If you've attended Sunday in the Park at Oakland over the past ten years or so, you've no doubt seen "Living Statue" Bob Seymore hard at work entertaining visitors while standing very still. We interviewed Bob about his unusual career…
They say there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. While death, dying, and grief can be heavy subjects, they're important to talk about. At the Oakland Cemetery Museum Store, we have a variety of books that handle the…
This year, Historic Oakland Foundation launched a new workforce development program. The Youth Landscape and Hardscape Team (YLHT) program is a six-week program that provides steady, paid summer employment, on-the-job training, and workplace skills that prepare students for the adult…
If you’ve been to Oakland Cemetery lately, you may have noticed that its asphalt roads are in need of repair, with potholes and uneven gutters causing safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. That’s about to change. With over $2.4…
Announcing Oakland's newest tour series: the Nightfall Chronicles. Enjoy a special sunset walk through the cemetery as we recount the stories of Oakland ranging from iconic love stories to tales of mystery and mayhem. After the tour, enjoy discounts on…
Looking for a last minute gift this Father's Day? Visit the Oakland Cemetery Museum Store in person or online to find an amazing array of unique and fun gifts for dad. We’ve hand selected a few items that we think dad…
Historic Oakland Foundation launched a new workforce development program. The Youth Landscape and Hardscape Team (YLHT) program is a six-week program that provides steady, paid summer employment, on-the-job training, and workplace skills that prepare students for the adult workforce. Metro-Atlanta…
We’re pleased to announce Illumine artist, Gavin Bernard! To learn more and purchase your tickets for Illumine, click here. Gavin Bernard is a designer and larger-scale installation artist. British by birth, he has called Atlanta home for 25 years, where he…
By now you probably know that Historic Oakland Foundation will soon be building its new Visitor Center, located right outside our main gate at 366 MLK Jr. Drive SE. We can’t wait to share lots of details about the project,…
Historic Oakland Foundation is happy to welcome one of our newest staff members, Abra Lee. Abra joined the Foundation in January as our new director of horticulture! She will be working with our gardens team to continue to grow the…