True love can overcome distance and seemingly impossible odds. James Tate (d. 1897) and his wife Olivia (d. 1907) were a couple enslaved in west Georgia. In the early years of the Civil War, Olivia and their two children, Jimmie…
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…
Take a virtual tour of Oakland as Historic Oakland Foundation staff share their favorite spots in the cemetery.
"We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights," a tour led by HOF volunteer Jihan Hurse as part of Oakland Cemetery's Juneteenth 2020 celebration. “We Shall Overcome” became the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement of…
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…
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…
This month the Love Stories of Oakland program returns to share stories of love – romantic, platonic, temporary, and eternal – found at Oakland Cemetery. A cemetery may seem like a strange place to learn about love, but of the…
On December 29, 1847, Georgia governor George W. Towns approved legislation that reincorporated the town of Atlanta as the city of Atlanta. In 2017 Atlanta’s celebrates is 170th birthday! In 1837 a marker was placed near present-day Underground Atlanta to…
EEvery May, the contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans are celebrated during Jewish American Heritage Month. Programs, ceremonies, and activities throughout the month honor the generations of Jewish Americans who enriched our cultural fabric and shaped our nation. You can…