Oakland’s Original Six Acres is known by many as the oldest and one of the most beautiful sections of the cemetery. But after nearly two centuries, many of its paths, monuments, gates, and headstones are in serious need of care. Learn more about our upcoming plans to restore the remaining four acres in this section.

Oakland’s iconic marble and granite monuments may steal the spotlight, but its bricks are just as integral to the cemetery’s history. Ashley Shares, Director of Preservation, delves into the fascinating stories behind Oakland’s bricks in this blog.

Oakland’s iconic marble and granite monuments may steal the spotlight, but its bricks are just as integral to the cemetery’s history. Ashley Shares, Director of Preservation, delves into the fascinating stories behind Oakland’s bricks in this blog.

Oakland’s Preservation Team walks you through the process of repairing broken doors on the Murphy Mauseleum.

Oakland’s iconic marble and granite monuments may steal the spotlight, but its bricks are just as integral to the cemetery’s history. Ashley Shares, Director of Preservation, delves into the fascinating stories behind Oakland’s bricks in this blog.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Oakland’s Preservation Team worked with blacksmith Jeffry Loy to restore a cast iron grave cover.

Oakland’s 2024 Preservation Intern Bethany Girard shares her thoughts on her time interning for Oakland’s Preservation team and what she learned doing hands-on restoration work.