Oakland Cemetery
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Call:
(404) 688-2107
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www.oaklandcemetery.com
Atlanta’s most historic and picturesque cemetery holds the remains of Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones, once-enslaved individuals, and nearly 7,000 Confederate soldiers.
Oakland Spring Plant Sale
Saturday April 5, 2025 09:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Historic Oakland Cemetery’s Magnolia Square will be brimming with seasonal blooms during Oakland’s annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 5.
The Spring Plant Sale is free and open to the public. Peruse a wide selection of unique, hard-to-find plants and flowers from 9 AM to 2 PM and walk home...
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Spring to Life Family Festival
Saturday April 5, 2025 10:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Celebrate spring’s arrival in Atlanta at Oakland Cemetery’s Spring to Life Family Festival!
Join us for the free Spring to Life Family Festival on April 5, and enjoy wildlife demonstrations, a plant sale, food trucks, family yoga, interactive kids activities, gardens tours, and more!
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18th Annual Run Like Hell 5k at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday April 5, 2025 05:00 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $40
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Join Historic Oakland Foundation for the 18th Annual Run Like Hell 5k!
The largest cemetery run in the country, Run Like Hell is one of Atlanta’s favorite neighborhood 5k fundraisers, with all proceeds going towards the restoration and preservation of historic Oakland Cemetery.
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illumine at Oakland Cemetery
Thursday April 17, 2025 07:30 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $15-$85
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As the sun sets, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through innovative lighting and art installations by local artists, interactive experiences, and live music, Illumine 2025 will light up the shadows of the night.
This year, we’re excited to partner with Atlanta gallery and studio Cat Eye Creative ...
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Love Stories of Oakland Tour
Friday February 14, 2025 04:00 PM EST
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $16
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Love never dies at Oakland Cemetery! Grab your love for a unique outdoor date at Oakland Cemetery.
Enjoy a walk through Oakland’s Victorian garden cemetery as we recount the loves of Atlantans of days past.
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Historic Jewish Atlanta Walking Tour
Sunday September 22, 2024 10:15 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $18
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Join us for a walking tour of the Historic Oakland Cemetery
SEPT 22 | Meet at 10 Tour 10:15- 11:30 a.m.
$18 for members | $25 for non-members | No Refunds Space is limited registration is required. Meet inside the main gate on Oakland Ave. SE (where MLK Jr. Dr. SE ends) - MAP
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Elevate Life - Yoga at Oakland Cemetery
Thursday September 5, 2024 06:30 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $20-$25
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Elevate Life: Eternal Tranquility with Restorative Yoga
Embark on a unique journey of serenity and introspection as we gather amidst the peaceful ambiance of the Oakland Cemetery for a restorative mind and body experience. Surrounded by the stillness of nature, our class invites you to delve deep ...
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Historic Jewish Atlanta Tours - Oakland Cemetery
Sunday April 28, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $18
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Judiasm, Other Arts and Culture
Experience History at its source!
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We Shall Overcome: African American Stories From Civil War To Civil Rights
Sunday November 6, 2022 10:30 PM EST
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Capturing The Spirit Of Oakland 2022
Friday October 28, 2022 10:00 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $30 – $150
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Designed to enlighten rather than frighten, Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tours bring to life the stories of some of Oakland’s residents.
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Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tours are a favorite autumn tradition in Atlanta, selling out every year in July. The event ret... [click here for more]2021 Tunes from the Tombs Sunday September 26th
Sunday September 26, 2021 12:00 PM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: $20
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Annual indie music festival at Oakland Cemetery, with cemetery tours, food trucks and artists market
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Tour Historic Oakland Cemetary
Monday August 9, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Website: Just drop by, or plan an all-day adventure at Atlanta’s most hallowed site. Rich history, beautiful gardens, and architecture – there’s plenty to discover at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. Explore on your own, take a tour, or attend a special event, right in the heart of the vibrant a...
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Remembrance as Resistance: Preserving Black Narratives
Saturday June 19, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Flux Projects presents Charmaine Minniefield’s Remembrance as Resistance: Preserving Black Narratives in its entirety. Honoring recently discovered unmarked graves in the African American Burial Grounds of Atlanta’s Historic Oakland Cemetery, Remembrance as Resistance is a site specific, physical in...
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Spring Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday April 28, 2021 09:40 AM EDT
Oakland Cemetery
Cost: Free
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Gather a small 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 riddle...
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Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, 248 Oakland Ave. S.E.