Oakland Cemetery
MLK Jr. Day of Service at Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesOn January 20, 2025, Oakland Cemetery will join in the city-wide event honoring the legacy of Atlanta’s native son, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by participating in the MLK Day of Service. Alongside our partners at Trees Atlanta, we are able to host a group of 100 volunteers for a day of planting trees provided…
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesVisit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 60-minute guided tour! Oakland Cemetery is home to three Jewish burial sections, including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. This tour examines notable residents, Jewish burial customs, and symbolism found throughout these grounds. Hear stories of adversity and triumph…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesExplore 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…
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover stories that defy explanation during this 60-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…
Canceled Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesExplore 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…
Canceled Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesExplore 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…
Oakland’s All-Stars: Sports Legends of Atlanta
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesDiscover stories of hometown heroes and sports legends during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery! Go team! Atlanta is home to five major sports teams, several powerhouse universities, and diehard fans who celebrate buzzer beaters, photo finishes, home runs, and hole-in-ones. Discover the origins of some of Atlanta’s most beloved sports teams and hear…
The Art and Architecture of Death
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesPeople 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 the popular architecture of the day, such as Egyptian and Gothic Revival. New money meant bigger and bolder memorials…
Sights, Symbols, and Stories General Tour
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesExplore 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…
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United StatesVisit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour! Oakland Cemetery is home to three Jewish burial sections, including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. This tour examines notable residents, Jewish burial customs, and symbolism found throughout these grounds. Hear stories of adversity and triumph…