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Black Magnolias

November 19, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Free
This guided walking tour explores the history, lives, and labors of Atlanta’s African American women.

Historically, many African American women worked as maids, child nurses, cooks, and laundresses—all while managing their own households. As educational opportunities became available following the Civil War and emancipation, African American women aspired to occupations beyond domestic service. Many sought jobs as educators and nurses. Others with access to advanced education became lawyers and physicians. With increasing economic stability, more African American women became stay-at-home mothers, focusing their efforts on homemaking and children. Many African American women also considered it their duty to serve their communities and churches, and they did so in both professional and volunteer positions. This guided walking tour moves beyond historical stereotypes to explore the history, lives, and labors of Atlanta’s African American women.

This tour starts at the Front Gate (main entrance at Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive). Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the volunteer desk inside the Visitor Center (across from the gate) before meeting at the Front Gate.

Spaces are limited, so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.

Historic Oakland Foundation Members

Historic Oakland Foundation memberships include free tickets for special topic tours. Check your membership level before you purchase. Individual members receive one (1) ticket, dual members two (2) tickets, and family memberships four (4) tickets. Membership status will be confirmed before the tour.

Accessibility

Not all areas of Historic Oakland Cemetery are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you need an accessible route when purchasing your ticket. There is designated parking for vehicles with a disability permit behind the Visitors Center. This is the best option for parking as the main entrance is paved with cobblestones, and both the East Gate and Memorial Drive Gate entrances have either a step or curb.

ASL interpreter available if given 3 days (72 hours) notice before the start of the tour.

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Details

Date:
November 19, 2023
Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-magnolias-tickets-735571342687

Venue

Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Avenue Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30312 United States
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Organizer

Historic Oakland Foundation
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