Jewish Grounds of Oakland Tour
Oakland Cemetery is home to three Jewish burial sections, including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. This tour examines notable residents, Jewish burial customs, and symbolism found throughout these grounds. Hear stories of adversity and triumph as waves of Jewish immigrants and families arrived in Atlanta, adapted to the culture of Victorian America, and created a vibrant and active community.
Monthly at 11 AM
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11AM
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Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the Oakland Store, located inside the Visitor Center (374 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, SE).
Restrooms, snacks, and water are available at the Visitor Center.
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Historic Oakland Foundation memberships include free tickets for Special Topic Tours.
Check your membership level before you purchase. Individual members receive one (1) ticket, dual members two (2) tickets, and family memberships four (4) tickets.
To use your free tickets, enter the email address associated with your membership at checkout.
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Not all areas of Historic Oakland Cemetery are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you need an accessible route when purchasing your ticket by emailing ticketing@oaklandcemetery.com.
There is designated parking for vehicles with a disability permit by the Visitors Center. Please be aware that the main entrance of the Cemetery is paved with cobblestones and the East Gate entrance has a step.
ASL interpreter available if given three days (72 hours) notice prior to tour date.
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Please contact ticketing@oaklandcemetery.com
