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Fifty Ways to Die
Fifty Ways to Die
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. Innovative building materials came available and styles changed to reflect the popular architecture of the day, such as Egyptian and Gothic Revival. New money meant bigger and bolder memorials to reflect the social status and power…
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Malts and Vaults
Malts and Vaults
Celebrate fall temperatures with Oakland Cemetery’s popular guided walking tour, Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History! Oakland Cemetery’s popular guided walking tour, Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History, returns September 21. Grab a group of friends and head to Oakland for this hour-long walking tour of Atlanta’s brewing history. Tours start at the…