An Interview with Run Like Hell DJ Esme
For the first time ever, Run Like Hell 5K participants will warm up to tracks spun by a live DJ! Get to know DJ Esme below in this interview by HOF's Mary Fernandez and Parker Hilly. First, tell me a…
The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta and Oakland Cemetery
In 1873, the City of Atlanta deeded a plot in Oakland Cemetery to the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta in memory of Father Thomas O’Reilly of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and the Hibernian Rifles, for their service during…
An Interview with Adina Langer, Author of Storytelling in Museums
In Storytelling in Museums, editor Adina Langer compiles chapters written by museum professionals from around the world that explore the efficacy and ethics of storytelling in a museum setting. Programming GRA Parker Hilley recently interviewed Langer about what attracted her…
An Interview with Justin Osborne of SUSTO
We recently interviewed Justin Osborne of SUSTO, our headlining band for Sunday in the Park ft. Tunes from the Tombs. Learn more about Sunday in the Park (happening at Oakland on September 25) and get your tickets here. If…
Learning about Juneteenth
The 1863 signing of the Emancipation Proclamation established freedom for those men, women, and children held in bondage in the Confederate states. But, in reality, the proclamation didn’t instantly free any enslaved people. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon…
How to Celebrate Juneteenth this Weekend
Historic Oakland Foundation is offering several free Juneteenth activities from June 18 to June 30. If you're looking for even more Junetheenth fun, here are some more opportunities for you to celebrate in and around Atlanta. The 10th Annual Juneteenth…
Cemetery Snaps from Oakland’s Photography Workshop
This spring, photographers of all skill levels participated in a four-part photography workshop. Led by seasoned Oakland professionals, this series explored different photography genres with technical advice and hands-on instruction. Check out a few of the subjects and scenes that…
Illumine Partner Feature: Sweet Auburn Works’ Heroes’ Walk
Historic Oakland Foundation has partnered with Sweet Auburn Work’s Heroes Walk for Illumine. In this interview, Executive Director and Main Street Manager LeJuano Varnell talks about his work in the historic district and his vision for its future. Illumine runs…
Illumine Partner Feature: Cherokee Garden Library
Historic Oakland Foundation has partnered with Atlanta HIstory Center's Cherokee Garden Library for Illumine. In this interview, Cherokee Garden Library Director Staci L. Catron talks about her work at Atlanta History Center, the Library, and its partnership with Historic Oakland…
Meet the Artists of Illumine 2022
Illumine 2022 will feature the largest roster of artists in the event's history. Their work will engage with many different areas of the cemetery and its complex history, from the high Victorian gardens of the Original Six Acres to the…