Gullah Geechee Storytelling by LaDoris Bias Davis
Storyteller extraordinaire LaDoris Bias Davis shares stories from the Gullah Geechee culture as part of Historic Oakland Foundation's Juneteenth celebration. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Juneteenth Sale: Civil Rights-Themed Books at Oakland’s Museum Store
Originally celebrated in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, Juneteenth is a nationally-recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. In honor of Juneteenth and the renewed struggle for racial equality across the U.S. and the world.…
Virtual Atlanta Trivia with Oakland Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery is thrilled to announce the debut of our new virtual trivia program! Support your favorite cemetery and compete to win special Oakland prizes with this fun, interactive evening of Atlanta history and pop culture. On Friday, May 22,…
Official Run Like Hell 5K 2019 Playlist
The temperature has finally dropped, and it’s almost time to run like hell this Saturday at Oakland Cemetery’s 12th annual Run Like Hell 5K! While you’re keeping up with your regimen to go from couch to crypt, check out some…
Meet Heather Ozee, Winner of HOF’s 2019 T-shirt Design Contest
Heather Ozee is the winner of our 2019 t-shirt design contest. You'll see her t-shirt worn by dozens of volunteers at our Sunday in the Park event on September 29. The tee will also be available for purchase at Oakland's…
Atlanta’s Cultural History as Reflected in a Restroom
Restrooms can be an unexpected reflection of cultural history. From the aqueduct and spring-fed public baths of the Roman Empire to the domed hammams of Turkey, public facilities reveal a society’s attitudes towards hygiene, labor, architecture, and social stratification. The…
Behind the Scenes: Sunday in the Park at Oakland Cemetery
Sunday in the Park is the longest-running event at Oakland Cemetery. This free fall festival is the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Oakland. Take a mini-tour of the cemetery, enjoy live music while chowing down on food truck…
Tunes from the Tombs 2019 Playlist
We’re getting in the mood for Tunes from the Tombs 2019 and filling the HOF offices with the sweet sounds of our 2019 lineup. Check out some of our favorites below to get in the mood, and make sure you…
Illuminating the Legacy of Mayor Maynard Jackson
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. Maynard Jackson became Atlanta’s first African American mayor in 1974. A graduate of Morehouse College,…
Illuminating The Unmarked Graves of North Public Grounds
During Illumine we are showcasing just a few of the interesting stories our creative team is shining a light on during this four-day light experience. The “Public Ground,” known today as “North Public,” was Oakland’s first pauper burial ground for…