Historic Oakland Cemetery

Lily season is here! Read about some of our Oakland faves:

PRO team member Michael Wettlaufer walks us through the complex process of restoring a lot in Oakland's historic African American Burial Grounds.

Dads everywhere deserve to be appreciated for those endless shoulder rides, ballgames, bike lessons, and all the heartfelt encouragement and high-fives over the years. This Father's Day, shop local and visit the Museum Store at Oakland for a great selection of unique gifts for the man who has always been there. Choose from our all-cotton embroidered ball caps, Oakland t-shirts, books, artisanal salts, our exclusive Oakland golf ball & tee set, and many more unique gift ideas.... Online ordering with in-store pickup option available. Happy Father's Day, dads! Museum Store > https://www.oaklandcemeterystore.com/ Hats and tees > https://bit.ly/3vGGrAq Books > https://bit.ly/3xPlXam Sea Salt > https://bit.ly/3peIauf Ball and tee set > https://bit.ly/2TAKaS2

We still have tickets available for this weekend's 90-minute guided overview tours, and the weather's supposed to be amazing! Our members tour free. Get your tickets at Eventbrite: Saturday at 10 a.m. - https://bit.ly/3hmLm5e Sunday at 10 a.m. - https://bit.ly/3feoYbt

Join in June! It's Membership Month at Historic Oakland Foundation. As part of our Membership Month celebration, all members who join or renew in June will be entered into a drawing for one of four great prize packs and an entry in our grand prize drawing! Head here to join or renew your membership > https://oaklandcemetery.com/membership/ Plus, HOF members receive some great benefits in addition to supporting Oakland: ... Advance tickets to HOF special events, including Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours (which always sell out) Discounted tickets to special programs such as Love Stories of Oakland and Malts and Vaults of Oakland: Where Beer Meets History Free admission to regularly scheduled tours 10% off purchases at Oakland's Museum Store Our first Membership Month drawing is in just a few days! This week's drawing is for four Tickets to Atlanta History Center, a Tip Top Cocktails merch package, and an Oakland Cemetery hat.

Arts at Oakland 2021, happening May 21 through 31, showcases the work of six regional artists across Oakland Cemetery via a self-guided map. The artistic installations will highlight the hidden stories that can be found within the gardens and architecture of Oakland Cemetery. In this interview, Arts at Oakland artist Jeffry Loy talks about his work and its influences. > https://bit.ly/33D5d8d

Is anyone in the Grant Park or Cabbagetown area missing this bunny? This little guy is currently enjoying a big day out at Oakland. We've contacted Georgia House Rabbit Society to try to catch it. Update! Captured and off for a checkup. Thanks, Vanessa!

We're delighted to hear that so many of you loved our 2020 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland film. Your kind words and support mean a lot to the dozens of volunteers and staff who made it happen! If you've been meaning to order your copy of the film and haven't gotten around to it yet, go ahead! It's perfect for family viewing on these chilly November evenings > https://oaklandcemetery.com/capturing-the-spirit-film/

COMING SOON! Spend an afternoon cemetery sleuthing on this self-guided scavenger hunt throughout historic Oakland Cemetery! Starting November 21, purchase your printable Holiday Hunt packet online, download, print, and follow all-new cryptic clues to solve riddles. No reservations required. Learn more > https://oaklandcemetery.com/holiday-hunt-scavenger-hunt/

Preorder your holiday wreath today and pick it up in December. Our annual wreath sale is on! Learn more and order yours > https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/wreath/ Our handcrafted wreaths are sourced from a North Carolina farm and come with a red velvet ribbon. All proceeds support Oakland's gardens.

Whew! Feeling like you should step away from election news for a while and go for a walk outside? You should probably listen to that feeling. It's gorgeous out there.

Please note: Oakland's East Gate and Pedestrian Gate have been closed for the remainder of the day. The main gate will remain open through dusk (around 6 p.m.).

The black granite monument of three-term Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson proudly faces the Atlanta skyline. Learn more about Jackson and about his monument. https://oaklandcemetery.com/illuminating-the-legacy-of-may/

On his first day in office in 1962, Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. ordered the removal of all White and Colored signs on City Hall property, which would mark a theme of integration and social equality that would define his term as mayor. Read more about two-term mayor and Oakland resident Ivan Allen Jr. > https://oaklandcemetery.com/ivan-allen-making-a-modern-met/

It's Election Day! Did you know that one of Atlanta's first two political parties was the Free and Rowdy party? Today we're focusing on a few Oakland residents who made their mark on Atlanta's political landscape, starting with Atlanta's very first mayor: Moses Formwalt: Mayor, Saloon Owner Atlanta’s Rowdiest Citizen > https://oaklandcemetery.com/moses-formwalt/

This gorgeous Día De Muertos walk through Oakland Cemetery is part of Atlanta History Center's annual Day of the Dead celebration in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and the Institute of Mexican Culture. It narrates the history of La Catrina, a Mexican fictional character created by Mexican artist Guadalupe Posada. https://youtu.be/CPl8af_euLo Learn more > https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com//dia-de-muertos-day-o

Thank you, WABE! If you haven't seen it yet, you can order the film here > https://oaklandcemetery.com/capturing-the-spirit-film/ https://www.wabe.org/oakland-cemeterys-capturing-the-spiri/

Our 2020 Holiday Wreath Sale is on! Order your fresh-cut Fraser fir wreath now and pick up in December. Learn more and order > https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/wreath/ The handcrafted wreaths are sourced from a North Carolina farm and come complete with a lovely red velvet ribbon. Embellish your wreath with a bundle of freshly picked mixed greenery harvested from Oakland’s gardens, magnolia stems, and more, also available for order. Preorder your wreath and Oakland Cemetery-sourced greenery online for best selection.

Shop Halloween goodies and more at our Museum Store Pop Up Shop at Oakland's Bell Tower until 4 p.m. today!