Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most noted citizens. Less than a mile from downtown, its 48 acres are full of treasures – history and gardens, sculpture and architecture, ancient oaks and magnolias.
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Illumine 2024
About the Event As the sun sets, the Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and…
Spring Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Gather a group of friends or family for a day of cemetery sleuthing on this…
Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History
Indulge yourself in historic lore and great beer at Oakland Cemetery's only tour-turned-happy-hour event! Join…
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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,…