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Upcoming and Current Events

Spring Plant Sale

Save the date and plan to shop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic Oakland Foundation’s Spring…

Run Like Hell 5K

Join Historic Oakland Foundation for the 17th annual Run Like Hell 5K – now in Spring! This unique evening 5K…

Illumine 2024

About the Event As the sun sets, the Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists,…

Spring to Life Family Festival

Join us at Oakland for one of the best Saturdays of the year! On Saturday, April 13 celebrate spring with…

Upcoming Tours

Veterans of Oakland

Hear the stories of military veterans who reside at Oakland Cemetery. Come hear the stories of military veterans who reside…

The Jewish Grounds of Oakland

Visit Oakland's three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour! Oakland Cemetery is…

Our Sights, Symbols, and Stories guided overview tour is offered Saturdays, Sundays, and some Wednesdays. Learn more.

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Preservation Projects to Check Out at Spring to Life!

Spring has sprung at Oakland and with that comes Oakland's first ever Spring to Life family festival on April 13!…

Meet Gardens Team Member Janna Rhoden!

Meet Janna Rhoden, native Georgian and a dedicated member of the Historic Oakland Foundation Gardens Team. Janna has worked in the…

Visitor Center Construction Update: March 2024

HOF Executive Director Richard Harker and Director of Capital Projects Neale Nickels update us on the construction of Oakland Cemetery’s…

5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Oakland

There are so many reasons to love Oakland Cemetery. Nestled in the heart of Atlanta, Oakland is a community park,…

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