BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Cemetery - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Cemetery REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000 DTSTAMP:20240912T010246 CREATED:20240903T153254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T153254Z UID:63493-1726309800-1726313400@oaklandcemetery.com SUMMARY:Victorian Symbolism DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nI am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Ut elit tellus\, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis\, pulvinar dapibus leo. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/victorian-symbolism-8/ LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oaklandcemetery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28e5a6e0688441ce731458b1c17ec974-5CMtWI.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T113000 DTSTAMP:20240912T010246 CREATED:20240903T153554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T153554Z UID:63495-1726396200-1726399800@oaklandcemetery.com SUMMARY:Fifty Ways to Die DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 of prominent families. This tour explores the origin and use of popular Oakland grave markers\, including tombs and towering monuments\, obelisks and angels\, and many magnificent mausoleums. Discover how architectural and design choices made during life created a lasting and eternal legacy for many Oakland residents.  \nThis tour starts at the Main Gate (main entrance at Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive) at 10:30 a.m. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the volunteer desk inside the Visitor Center (located in the parking lot) before meeting at the Main Gate.  \nSpaces are limited\, so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Get Your Tickets Here [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Historic Oakland Foundation Members  \nHistoric 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. Membership status will be confirmed before the tour.  \nTo get your free tickets\, click the button above and sign in with the email you used to join HOF. \n  \nAccessibility \nNot all areas of Historic Oakland Cemetery are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you need an accessible route when purchasing your ticket. There is designated parking for vehicles with a disability permit behind the Visitor Center. This is the best option for parking as the main entrance is paved with cobblestones\, and both the East Gate and Memorial Drive Gate entrances have either a step or curb.  \nASL interpreter available if given 3 days (72 hours) notice before the start of the tour. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/fifty-ways-to-die-11/ LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oaklandcemetery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/76d41869cc70cf331c6feb5b4102dfc9-f8128D.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000 DTSTAMP:20240912T010246 CREATED:20240903T154502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T154502Z UID:63499-1726923600-1726934400@oaklandcemetery.com SUMMARY:Malts and Vaults DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nCelebrate fall temperatures with Oakland Cemetery’s popular guided walking tour\, Malts & Vaults: Where Beer Meets History!\n\n\n\nOakland 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 Main Gate at 1:00\, 2:00\, and 3:00. Select your tour time when you purchase your ticket. Tickets include a complimentary beer! \nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour to check in. Tour check-in will be located at Oakland’s Main Gate. Alcoholic beverages are for adults 21+. Don’t forget your I.D. if you wish to partake. \nSpaces are limited\, so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Get Your Tickets Here [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Accessibility \nNot all areas of Historic Oakland Cemetery are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you need an accessible route when purchasing your ticket.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/malts-and-vaults/ LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oaklandcemetery.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/MaltsAndVaultsProhibition980x700.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T113000 DTSTAMP:20240912T010246 CREATED:20240903T152748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T152748Z UID:63488-1727001000-1727004600@oaklandcemetery.com SUMMARY:History\, Mystery\, and Mayhem DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Discover stories that defy explanation during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!  \nWith more than 70\,000 souls interred in its hallowed grounds\, it’s no mystery that Oakland Cemetery has its share of the surreal. Hear the stories that defy explanation\, from mysterious murders to tragic events that have passed into local legend.  \nThis tour starts at the Main Gate (main entrance at Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive) at 10:30 a.m. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the volunteer desk inside the Visitor Center (located in the parking lot) before meeting at the Main Gate.  \nSpaces are limited\, so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Get Your Tickets Here [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Historic Oakland Foundation Members  \nHistoric 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. Membership status will be confirmed before the tour.  \nTo get your free tickets\, click the button above and sign in with the email you used to join HOF. \n  \nAccessibility \nNot all areas of Historic Oakland Cemetery are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you need an accessible route when purchasing your ticket. There is designated parking for vehicles with a disability permit behind the Visitor Center. This is the best option for parking as the main entrance is paved with cobblestones\, and both the East Gate and Memorial Drive Gate entrances have either a step or curb.  \nASL interpreter available if given 3 days (72 hours) notice before the start of the tour. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/history-mystery-and-mayhem-9/ LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oaklandcemetery.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HIstory-Mystery-Mayhem-sm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T113000 DTSTAMP:20240912T010246 CREATED:20240903T153943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T153943Z UID:63497-1727519400-1727523000@oaklandcemetery.com SUMMARY:Oakland’s Music Makers DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nDiscover the stories of prodigies\, bandmasters\, a dance club DJ\, a beloved family songbird\, and more on this musically-inclined tour!\n\n\nFrom spiritual songwriters to country legends\, Oakland Cemetery’s musical roots are deep and far-reaching. This tour spotlights noted Atlanta musicians buried here and examines how some of the cemetery’s architecture tunes into musical themes. Discover the stories of musical prodigies\, Civil War bandmasters\, a dance club DJ\, a beloved family songbird\, and more on this musically-inclined tour. \nThis tour starts at the Front Gate (main entrance at Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive) at 10:30 AM. Please arrive a few minutes early to check in at the volunteer desk inside the Visitor Center (located adjacent to the main gate) before meeting at the Front Gate. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Get Your Tickets Here [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spaces are limited\, so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. \nAccessibility \nNot all areas of Historic Oakland Cemetery are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you need an accessible route when purchasing your ticket. \nASL interpreter available if given 3 days (72 hours) notice before the start of the tour.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/oaklands-music-makers-3/ LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oaklandcemetery.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/d483c06794a59f704031a1a159cf8857-FLVHt9.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR