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During the first 100 years of its operation, Oakland Cemetery grew from a six-acre tract of farmland to its current…

Rev. Rufus H. Houston's grave marker, found in Oakland's historic African American burial grounds, resembles a lectern like those found…

Oakland Cemetery's 48 acres of gardens, certified as an Advanced Bird-Friendly Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, are home…

January is cold and gray. That is until you look closely. Hidden under the remaining leaves are the first signs…

Now that the leaves are down and Jack Frost has killed the annual flowers and laid down the foliage on…

The holiday season is often a time of tradition. The sights, sounds and scents help bring light and beauty in…

This spiced syrup is a creation from one of our staff members. It was originally concocted as the key ingredient for the Oakland Old Fashioned, paired with…

Snow doesn't come to Oakland often, but when it does, it transforms its 48 acres into a pristine, otherworldly wonderland…

HOF Private Events Coordinator Ruti Turner shares her festive recipe for Oakland Cemetery Salt-seasoned pistachios and goat cheese-stuffed dates: Ingredients…

The PRO Team is happy to report that restoration work on East Hill is continuing at a tremendous pace. Due…

Southerners have been decorating for the Holidays with fresh-cut greenery for generations. It’s only been in the last half-century that…

Thanks to the tremendous work of Historic Oakland Foundation volunteers, we are able to undertake the massive task of preserving…