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SUMMARY:SWAPtember
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n2024 SWAPtember\nSwap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 22 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your Historic Oakland Foundation membership card when you visit these participating Atlanta attractions between September 1-30\, 2024 and receive $10 off a membership purchase. \nOr show your membership card from one of these participating attractions at Oakland and get $10 off your Historic Oakland Foundation membership just in time for discounts and perks related to all our fun fall events! \nSome attractions also offer additional general admission discounts during the month-long savings event. For full offer details\, visit the participating attractions’ websites below. \n\nAtlanta Botanical Gardens\nAtlanta History Center\nBartow History Museum\nThe Breman\nBooth Western Art Museum\nCenter for Puppetry Arts\nChattahoochee Nature Center\nChildren’s Museum of Atlanta\nComputer Museum of America\nDekalb History Center\nFernbank Museum of Natural History \nGeorgia Aquarium\nHistory Cherokee\nMichael C. Carlos Museum\nMuseum of Contemporary Art of Georgia\nMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)\nOakland Cemetery\nSavoy Automobile Museum\nSCAD Fash\nSteffen Thomas Museum of Art\nTellus Science Museum\nZoo Atlanta \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”63473″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/swaptember/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sights\, Symbols\, and Stories General Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore the history\, gardens\, and funerary art of Oakland Cemetery with a 90-minute guided walking tour!\n\n\nDiscover the history\, the Victorian gardens\, and the art and architecture that give Oakland its distinctive character. Oakland is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history with over 70\,000 residents. Meet the trailblazers\, builders\, creators\, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s past and present. \nThis tour starts at the main gate (main entrance at Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive). Please arrive a few minutes early to check in inside the Visitor Center (located just outside the main gate). Parking is limited – Marta (King Memorial station is three blocks north of the gate) and rideshare are encouraged. \nSpaces are limited – we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. \nHistoric Oakland Foundation Members \nHistoric Oakland Foundation memberships include free tickets for Sights\, Symbols\, and Stories tour. 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. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/sights-symbols-and-stories-general-tour-77/2024-09-01/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Overview Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T183000
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SUMMARY:Elevate Life: Wellness and Community at Oakland Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bwd_show_when_date=”06/14/2024 00:00″ bwd_tbc4vd_show_weekday=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elevate Life is a yoga and wellness series co-hosted with Jess Pfeffer of Jess Pfeffer Holistic Event Planning. Each Elevate Life session is designed to offer Oakland Cemetery as a place of healing\, well-being\, and social connections. \nUpcoming sessions:\nJuly 11: Soundscapes & Stillness: A Sound Bath Meditation Journey  \nWe invite you to experience a sound bath meditation journey at Oakland Cemetery. This experience will combine the calming sounds of nature\, instruments\, and guided meditation to cultivate inner stillness and tranquility. \nInstructor: Sarah Payton is the owner of Positive Sound Vibes LLC. She is a graduate of Mercer University. After college she went on to complete her 200-hour Sound Healing certification with SoundEmbrace. She is also a Certified Therapeutic SoundPractitioner through the International Sound Therapy Associate and a member of the Sound Healers Association. Sarah strives to support the mental health and wellness of those in her community through sound therapy \nSeptember 5: Elevate Life: Eternal Tranquility with Restorative Yoga \nEmbark on a unique journey of serenity and introspection as we gather amidst the peaceful ambiance of the Oakland Cemetery for a restorative mind and body experience. Surrounded by the stillness of nature\, our class invites you to delve deep into relaxation and restoration\, connecting with the cycle of life and embracing the present moment with profound awareness. Through gentle movements and guided meditation\, allow yourself to let go of stress and tension\, immersing in a state of ultimate relaxation. \nInstructor: Shelby Adina is the founder of KHōNA Fitness and an agent for health equity and diversity in wellness. She is a 500 Hour RYT\, Sound Healer\, and allaround fitness enthusiast\, committed to uplifting BIPOC women and the LGBTQIA+ community. \nNovember 14: Elevate Life: Yoga for Healthy Aging + Community Potluck  \nJoin trauma-informed yoga therapist\, Rebecca Steele for a onehour yoga experience created for all bodies to help support healthy aging and overall well being. Rebecca will guide you through a sequence of gentle movements\, breathing practices\, mindfulness techniques that are designed to improve balance and stability\, increase mobility and flexibility\, all while addressing common discomforts that arise as we age. Expect to decompress\, reconnect and learn valuable tools that assist us in aging with ease and grace. \nInstructor: Rebecca Steele is a trauma informed yoga therapist. She began her career in 2013 after being drawn to the field of Yoga Therapy from her previous yoga training because of her personal experiences with Rheumatoid Arthritis\, anxiety and mental health conditions. She holds a certification as a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) with The International Association of Yoga Therapists (I-AYT)\, and as a 500 hour experienced yoga instructor (E-RYT500)\, with the Yoga Alliance (YA).[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nBONUS: Polar Lounge is offering a refreshing experience for all seriesattendees! Polar Lounge will provide cold water and frozen eucalyptus towels to help all stay cool and rejuvenated throughout the event.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\nRegister:\nClick the button below\, then choose the events in the series you’d like to attend (make note of the date on this page and scroll through the calendar to find it). \nIf you’re a member\, enter the email you used to join and you’ll automatically receive your discount. Not a member? You also have the option to join during the checkout process and receive your member discount.  \nIf you’d like to attend more than one event in the series\, simply select the first date\, add your ticket to your cart\, then select the next date(s) and add those tickets to your cart.  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space]Register Now [vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The event takes place inside Oakland Cemetery. Follow the signs to the location. Bring a yoga mat\, towel\, or blanket\, and a full water bottle. \nRestrooms available in the Visitor Center. \nPaid parking is available in the Oakland lot at 342 MLK Dr. Free street parking may be available nearby. MARTA’s King Memorial station is a five minute walk to Oakland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/yoga/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:Sights\, Symbols\, and Stories General Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nExplore the history\, gardens\, and funerary art of Oakland Cemetery with a 90-minute guided walking tour!\n\n\nDiscover the history\, the Victorian gardens\, and the art and architecture that give Oakland its distinctive character. Oakland is an outdoor museum of Atlanta’s history with over 70\,000 residents. Meet the trailblazers\, builders\, creators\, and characters who call Oakland home. Join one of our knowledgeable and entertaining guides for a 90-minute walking tour through Atlanta’s past and present. \nThis tour starts at the main gate (main entrance at Oakland Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive). Please arrive a few minutes early to check in inside the Visitor Center (located just outside the main gate). Parking is limited – Marta (King Memorial station is three blocks north of the gate) and rideshare are encouraged. \nSpaces are limited – we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. \nHistoric Oakland Foundation Members \nHistoric Oakland Foundation memberships include free tickets for Sights\, Symbols\, and Stories tour. 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. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/sights-symbols-and-stories-general-tour-77/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Overview Tour
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SUMMARY:Boys of Summer Baseball
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nOn May 12\, 1866\, the Gate City Nine and the Atlanta Baseball Club took to the field to play the first baseball game in Atlanta.\n\n\n\nImagine looking west beyond the main gates of Oakland to a lush patch of green grass complete with a baseball diamond. Beyond the playing field is a city devastated and still emotionally smoldering from General Sherman’s fires. Red flags hang from the doors of homes housing people with smallpox. It is May 12\, 1866\, and the city desperately needs something to celebrate. On this day\, the Gate City Nine and the Atlanta Baseball Club took to the field to play the first baseball game in Atlanta. Join us for a tour that recaptures the spirit of the day and examines the lives of several of the players taking part in that historic game. \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]This 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 (across from the gate). \nSpaces 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/boys-of-summer-baseball-5/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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