October 2019
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours
Our Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours, which sell out every July, are a favorite autumn tradition in Atlanta. Designed to enlighten rather than frighten, Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tours bring to life the stories of some of…
Find out more »November 2019
Flashlight Tour: Georgia Tech and Oakland Cemetery
Kick off Georgia Tech's Homecoming weekend with a sunset tour that explores the history of a humble trade school that became a nationally-ranked institute, a transformation that forever changed Atlanta and the South. Names like Henry Grady, Sam Inman, and…
Find out more »Sights, Symbols, and Stories of Oakland
Discover the history, the period gardens, and the art and architecture that give Oakland its distinctive character. Oakland is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history with over 70,000 stories to tell—both stunning victories and heart-wrenching tragedies. Join one of our…
Find out more »Young Historians: An Oakland Outing to Grant Park
Although Oakland is considered Atlanta’s first green space, our neighbor to the south – Grant Park – holds the honor of the city’s oldest public park. Founded in 1883, Grant Park and the surrounding Victorian neighborhood is one of Atlanta’s…
Find out more »Love Stories of Oakland
Grab your fall fling or longtime love and get to Oakland Cemetery for a unique outdoor date – Love Stories of Oakland is back by popular demand! Enjoy more than 20 tour stops through Oakland’s Victorian garden cemetery as we recount…
Find out more »The Harvest Hunt
Gather a group of family and friends for a day of cemetery sleuthing on this self-guided scavenger hunt throughout historic Oakland Cemetery! Purchase your Harvest Hunt packet (one per team) from Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, December 1 at the…
Find out more »December 2019
Victorian Holiday at Oakland Cemetery
You’re invited to indulge in the seasonal spirit at Victorian Holiday at Oakland Cemetery. Returning for its fifth year, Victorian Holiday is a unique, seasonal celebration that features holiday activities for the whole family! Visitors will enjoy a holiday artists market, wreath…
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