Spring Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAGather a group of friends or family for a day of cemetery sleuthing on this self-guided scavenger hunt throughout historic Oakland Cemetery! Through May 31, purchase your printable Spring Scramble packet online (one per team), download, print, and follow all-new cryptic clues to solve riddles. No reservations are required to participate. Choose from three different…
Sights, Symbols, & Stories Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GADiscover the history, the Victorian 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 residents. Meet the trailblazers, builders, creators, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s…
Spring Tree Walk
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAStroll with us through Oakland’s amazing arboretum and learn from knowledgeable guides about some of our favorite trees! Did you know that Oakland is home to more than 1,600 trees, from majestic oaks to mighty magnolias, to demure crape myrtles and dogwoods? Oakland’s trees feed and shelter wildlife, help reduce air pollution and provide welcome…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories Overview Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAExplore the history, gardens, and funerary art of Oakland Cemetery with a 90-minute guided walking tour! Discover the history, the Victorian 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 residents. Meet the trailblazers, builders, creators, and characters who call Oakland…
Bell Tower Boutique: A Pop-Up Market
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAThe Museum Store at historic Oakland Cemetery is pleased to partner with local artisans for our Spring Bell Tower Boutique! Support local craftspeople and artists by joining us on Saturday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oakland's newly rehabilitated Bell Tower building. Browse a curated selection of handcrafted goods specially chosen for…
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GADiscover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! With more than 70,000 souls interred in its hallowed grounds, it’s no mystery that Oakland Cemetery has its share of the surreal. Hear the stories that defy explanation, from mysterious murders to tragic events that have passed into local legend. This tour…
Run Like Hell 5K
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAJoin Historic Oakland Foundation for the 16th annual Run Like Hell 5K – now in Spring! This unique evening 5K will take place at Oakland Cemetery on April 8th at 5:00 p.m.Register for the Run Like Hell 5KThis year Run Like Hell returns to its roots by moving to the spring to showcase the beauty…
Art and Architecture of Death
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GADiscover how architectural and design choices made during life created a lasting and eternal legacy for many Oakland residents. People have sought to honor the memory of departed loved ones since ancient times, but the 19th century ushered in a new era of funerary art. Innovative building materials came available and styles changed to reflect…
Spring Plant Sale Member Presale
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAHistoric Oakland Foundation members are invited to a special members-only preview of our Spring Plant Sale on April 14 on the grounds at Oakland’s Magnolia Square. The Spring Plant Sale will be open to the general public by reservation on Saturday, April 15. Reserve Your Spot Access the link to register at the member portal…
Spring Plant Sale
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GAReserve your spot and shop a great selection of interesting and hard-to-find plants at Historic Oakland Foundation’s Spring Plant Sale! The sale will take place at Oakland Cemetery’s Magnolia Square on Saturday, April 15 with a special members-only presale on Friday, April 14. Reserve Your Spot So that customers don't have to wait in long…