Explore Historic Oakland Cemetery, where Atlanta's history lives.

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Upcoming Events & Tours

Events
Summer Camp: Eco Explorers
Jul 7
Summer Camp: Eco Explorers
Nightfall Chronicles: Malts & Vaults (Where Beer Meets History)
Jul 11
Nightfall Chronicles: Malts & Vaults (Where Beer Meets History)
Summer Camp: Garden to Table
Jul 14
Summer Camp: Garden to Table
Summer Camp: Atlanta From Above
Jul 21
Summer Camp: Atlanta From Above
Summer Tree Walk
Jul 26
Summer Tree Walk
Fall Plant Sale Member Preview
Sep 26
Fall Plant Sale Member Preview
Fall Plant Sale
Sep 27
Fall Plant Sale
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Sep 28
Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland
Oct 16
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland

Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tickets on sale now!

The beloved autumn tradition returns October 16-19 and 23-26, and tickets are on sale now for members. Not a member yet? Join now! Tickets open to the public July 15.

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About Oakland

Historic Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta’s oldest public park and the final resting place of many of the city’s most noted citizens. Less than a mile from downtown, its 48 acres are full of treasures – history and gardens, sculpture and architecture, ancient oaks and magnolias.

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