Capturing the Spirit of Oakland - 2009 Halloween Tours
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October 23, 24 and 25, 2009
Historic Oakland Cemetery receives many visitors each day, but only at Halloween do its gates stay open after dark. Witness the magnificent final resting place of Atlanta's sons and daughters during "Capturing the Spirit of Oakland" 2009 Halloween Tours. Join us this year and hear first-hand accounts about our city's past, narrated by a host of Oakland's eternal "residents." You'll also see gorgeous candlelit mausoleums in this one-of-a-kind annual tradition. Bring a flashlightand wear comfortable walking shoes. Enjoy refreshments for sale and browse Oakland's Museum Shop for unique finds.
Added attraction: Book Signings on Saturday and Sunday at the Bell Tower from 5:30 to 11:00. On Saturday author Reese Christian will be signing copies of her book Ghosts of Atlanta. Sunday night author Beth Dolgner will be signing copies of her book Georgia Spirits and Spectors.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. $15 Adults, $5 Children 12 and Under
Guided tours start at 5:30 pm each night at the Bell Tower and last approximately one hour. You must have your ticket to enter the cemetery. To ensure all ticket holders are accommodated,tours are sold in timed increments, and a limited number of tickets are available. To buy tickets, click on the link below.
Limited free parking is available near the main entrance and on neighboring streets. Due to the event, parking inside the cemetery is not possible. Carpooling or taking MARTA to the King Memorial Station is recommended.
There is no rain date. In case of a severe weather cancellation, ticket holders will receive via the mail, a free pass for a future guided tour at Oakland.
Present your ticket at Six Feet Under, Stella Neighborhood Trattoria or Tin Lizzy's for $5 off your purchase. Six Feet Under and Tin Lizzy's are honoring Halloween Tour tickets on any of the 3 tour evenings. Stella is now closing on Saturday for a private party but will honor tickets on Friday and Sunday.
All tickets for our 2009 Halloween Tours have been sold. Please join us next year. Tickets for the 2010 Halloween Tours will go on sale in mid-July. Make your plans early.
Halloween Info Flyer to share with friends
Become a Sponsor
Oakland Cemetery offers sponsorship opportunities that will drive results and help you develop consumer relationships in a fun, unique setting. Our events offer a full package of promotional and on-site benefits, as well as year-long exposure opportunities for our partners. Call Mary Woodlan at 404 688-2107, ext. 15 for a complete sponsorship proposal.
Many thanks to our 2009 Sponsors!
