Digging Deeper

Go behind the stones at Oakland with updates and in-depth looks at restoration projects, youth programs, events, and more!

Georgia Smith 9/21/26 Georgia Smith 9/21/26

Celebrating 50 Years of Historic Oakland Foundation

Fifty years ago, something remarkable happened. A group of volunteers: passionate lovers of history, Atlanta, and Oakland Cemetery gathered together to form the organization that would become Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF).

Georgia Smith 7/20/26 Georgia Smith 7/20/26

This 130-Year-Old Atlanta Landmark is Looking Good as New

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression," as the saying goes. For many visitors, Oakland Cemetery's iconic red-brick gate is their first glimpse of our 48-acre historic site.

To make sure that first impression is as striking as the rest of the grounds, we launched a fundraising campaign beginning in 2025 and embarked on a full-scale restoration of this beloved Atlanta landmark.

Georgia Smith 6/8/26 Georgia Smith 6/8/26

Historic Oakland Foundation Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Week of Service

While Historic Oakland Foundation is now supported by more than twenty full-time staff members, volunteer work remains at the heart of everything we accomplish. To honor the contributions our volunteers made and continue to make, we hosted an action-packed Week of Service from June 1–6.

Georgia Smith 5/14/26 Georgia Smith 5/14/26

Restoration Work Begins on Oakland’s Main Gate

Oakland’s stately, ever-welcoming front door is getting a major makeover. And now, the work has begun.

Georgia Smith 3/2/26 Georgia Smith 3/2/26

Historic Oakland Foundation Welcomes New Members to 2026 Board of Directors

Historic Oakland Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors: Sean Fahie, Mary Ellen Imlay, Steve Goodman, and Chelsea Ulrich Tarnoff.