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Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
How would you like to be remembered? Victorians gave considerable thought to this concept.
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Visit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour!
Art & Architecture Tour
People have sought to honor the memory of departed loved ones since ancient times, but the 19th century ushered in a new era of funerary art.
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.
Fear and Accusation: The Leo Frank Story
Learn how several Oakland residents were involved in this Atlanta tragedy during this guided tour.
Crime Through Time
Crimes of passion, embezzlement scandals, premeditated murders, and cons that exposed city-wide corruption – Oakland Cemetery holds the history of crimes that rocked the city of Atlanta.
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
Fifty Ways to Die
From disease outbreaks to battlefield wounds to murders, this tour traces the myriad ways Oakland residents died in the 19th century.
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Visit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour!
Victorian Symbolism
From angels to anchors, learn all about grave symbols and death culture during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.
Veterans Tour
Come hear the stories of military veterans who reside at Oakland or those with connections to Oakland.
Behind the Stones: Preservation Tour
Learn about past and ongoing preservation and restoration efforts at Oakland with a behind-the-stones walking tour!
Love Stories of Oakland
Love never dies at Oakland Cemetery! Grab your love for a unique outdoor date at Oakland Cemetery.
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
Discover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
How would you like to be remembered? Victorians gave considerable thought to this concept.
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Visit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour!
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.
Margaret Mitchell and Gone with the Wind
Margaret Mitchell didn’t know how much of an impact she would have on popular culture when her Civil War novel, Gone With the Wind, was published in 1936.
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
Discover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!
Boys of the Summer: The Gate City Nine and Atlanta Baseball Club
Imagine looking west beyond the main gates of Oakland to a lush patch of green grass complete with a baseball diamond.
Behind the Stones: Preservation Tour
Learn about past and ongoing preservation and restoration efforts at Oakland with a behind-the-stones walking tour!
Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
How would you like to be remembered? Victorians gave considerable thought to this concept.
Victorian Symbolism
From angels to anchors, learn all about grave symbols and death culture during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.
Fifty Ways to Die
From disease outbreaks to battlefield wounds to murders, this tour traces the myriad ways Oakland residents died in the 19th century.
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.
Crime Through Time
Crimes of passion, embezzlement scandals, premeditated murders, and cons that exposed city-wide corruption – Oakland Cemetery holds the history of crimes that rocked the city of Atlanta.
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
Winter Tree Walk
Stroll with us through Oakland’s amazing arboretum and learn from knowledgeable guides about some of our favorite trees!
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights (FREE Tour)
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights (FREE Tour)
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights (FREE Tour)
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights (FREE Tour)
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Visit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour!
Love Stories of Oakland
Love never dies at Oakland Cemetery! Grab your love for a unique outdoor date at Oakland Cemetery.
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights (FREE Tour)
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
Crime Through Time
Crimes of passion, embezzlement scandals, premeditated murders, and cons that exposed city-wide corruption – Oakland Cemetery holds the history of crimes that rocked the city of Atlanta.
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights (FREE Tour)
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
The Women of Oakland
This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.
Victorian Symbolism
From angels to anchors, learn all about grave symbols and death culture during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!
The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
Visit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour!
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
History, Mystery, and Mayhem
Discover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!
We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
This guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.
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