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UID:63244-1726050600-1726056000@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-09-11/
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:20240908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
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UID:63491-1725791400-1725795000@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:The Jewish Grounds of Oakland
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour!  \nOakland Cemetery is home to three Jewish burial sections\, including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. This tour examines notable residents\, Jewish burial customs\, and symbolism found throughout these grounds. Hear stories of adversity and triumph as waves of Jewish immigrants and families arrived in Atlanta\, adapted to the culture of Victorian America\, and created a vibrant and active community.  \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/the-jewish-grounds-of-oakland-12/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132556Z
UID:63197-1725789600-1725795000@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-09-08/
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:20240907T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240903T152223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T152223Z
UID:63485-1725705000-1725708600@oaklandcemetery.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132556Z
UID:63171-1725703200-1725708600@oaklandcemetery.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63196-1725184800-1725190200@oaklandcemetery.com
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:20240831T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133817Z
UID:63095-1725100200-1725105600@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:History\, Mystery & 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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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-mayhem-2/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63170-1725098400-1725103800@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-31/
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:20240828T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132047Z
UID:63243-1724841000-1724846400@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-28/
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:20240825T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133755Z
UID:63093-1724581800-1724587200@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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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-10/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63195-1724580000-1724585400@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-25/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Overview Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133721Z
UID:63091-1724495400-1724500800@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:The Art and Architecture of Death
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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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/the-art-and-architecture-of-death/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63169-1724493600-1724499000@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-24/
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:20240822T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T203000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240614T181838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T145129Z
UID:62921-1724355000-1724358600@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Nightfall Chronicles: 50 Ways to Die
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nightfall Chronicles is a sunset tour series featuring some of Oakland’s most popular walking tours. Join us August 22 at 7:30 p.m. for 50 Ways to Die. \nAbout the Tour\nEarly Atlanta was not a sleepy southern community – it had more in common with the Wild West. Life in this railroad town often ended in violence or tragedy. Diseases spread rapidly thanks to Atlanta’s humid climate and swampy land. While advances in medicine were made\, like the discovery of germ theory and anesthesia\, doctors also used quack cures. All this led to illness\, injury\, death\, and a rise in the number of Oakland residents. \nDinner Deal: Save 20% at Republic Social House. Present your digital ticket at Republic Social House (across the street from Oakland) and get 20% off your food order.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nRegister\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Click below and select your Nightfall Chronicles date under the “When would you like to visit us” tab. \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.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]Register Now [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nightfall Tours begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Tower located inside Oakland Cemetery. Check-in begins 30 minutes prior to the tour time. Your tour includes a complimentary wine or beer. The bar opens when check-in begins and closes at tour time. \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. \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. \nASL interpreter available if given 3 days (72 hours) notice before the start of the tour. \nPlease email Makeda Phillips to request an ASL interpreter or accessible route. mphillips@oaklandcemetery.com[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/nightfall-chronicles-50-ways-to-die/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Evening Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T201004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T201004Z
UID:63305-1723977000-1723982400@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Epitaphs: The Immortality of Words
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJoin us as we explore some of the fascinating epitaphs that grace the monuments of Oakland.\n\n\nHow would you like to be remembered? Victorians gave considerable thought to this concept. An epitaph is described as “a statement commemorating or epitomizing a deceased person.” Join us as we explore some of the fascinating epitaphs that grace the monuments of Oakland. Whether brief or rambling\, poignant or humorous\, all provide insight into the person’s life. It’s certain you’ll walk away with a favorite! \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 (across from the gate) before meeting at the gate. \nSpaces are limited\, so we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. \nHistoric 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. \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 Visitors 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 three days (72 hours) notice before the start of the tour. \n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Get Tickets [/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/epitaphs-the-immortality-of-words-7/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63194-1723975200-1723980600@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-18/
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:20240817T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T134009Z
UID:63089-1723890600-1723896000@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Fear and Accusation: The Leo Frank Story
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Learn how several Oakland residents were involved in this Atlanta tragedy during this 75-minute guided tour.   \nThis tour begins and ends with a murder. In the early hours of April 27\, 1913\, the body of 13-year-old Mary Phagan was discovered in the basement of Atlanta’s National Pencil Factory. Leo Frank\, the factory superintendent and a Jewish man from New York\, was accused of the heinous crime and tried on evidence that was questionable at best. Class tensions\, anti-Semitism\, and mob violence all played a role in the trial and events that followed\, which rank among the most tragic and unforgettable in Atlanta’s history. Learn how several Oakland residents were involved in the infamous event during this thought-provoking tour.  \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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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/fear-and-accusation-the-leo-frank-story-6/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63168-1723888800-1723894200@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-17/
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:20240814T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132047Z
UID:63242-1723631400-1723636800@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-14/
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:20240811T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133634Z
UID:63087-1723372200-1723377600@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Behind the Stones: Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stroll with us through Oakland’s amazing arboretum and learn from knowledgeable guides about some of our favorite trees!  \nDid you know that Oakland is home to more than 1\,600 trees\, from majestic oaks to mighty magnolias\, to demure crape myrtles and dogwoods? Oakland’s trees feed and shelter wildlife\, help reduce air pollution and provide welcome shade for visitors. Many stand as living memorials to generations past. Stroll with us through Oakland’s amazing arboretum and learn from knowledgeable guides about some of our favorite trees that truly shine!  \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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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/behind-the-stones-preservation-tour-8/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240811T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63193-1723370400-1723375800@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-11/
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:20240810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133608Z
UID:63085-1723285800-1723291200@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Victorian Symbolism
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFrom angels to anchors\, learn all about grave symbols and death culture during this 75-minute guided tour of Oakland Cemetery!\n\n\nThe Victorians were obsessed with death. From rules on mourning outfits to post-mortem photography\, the Victorians had elaborate rituals and traditions to grieve and process death. The ornamentation and symbols found in cemeteries reflect this death culture. From sleeping lambs to weeping angels\, every symbol has a different meaning. Discover the many botanical\, secular\, and religious symbols at Oakland\, and interpret their meanings on this wandering walk through the cemetery. \n\n\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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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/victorian-symbolism-7/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63167-1723284000-1723289400@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-10/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Overview Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133529Z
UID:63083-1722767400-1722772800@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This 75-minute guided tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans in Atlanta.  \n“We Shall Overcome” became the anthem of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s\, but the origin of the song dates back to antebellum days and a spiritual sung by enslaved people\, “No More Auction Block for Me.” This tour explores the lives and accomplishments of outstanding and ordinary African Americans who fought to overcome the effects of slavery and discrimination to help shape the history of Atlanta.  \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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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/we-shall-overcome-african-american-stories-from-civil-war-to-civil-rights-13/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132555Z
UID:63192-1722765600-1722771000@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-04/
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:20240803T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133503Z
UID:63081-1722681000-1722686400@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:The Women of Oakland
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This 75-minute tour challenges the myth of Southern womanhood by uncovering the true social and personal histories of Atlanta’s women.   \nEarly Atlanta might have been a man’s world\, but this city was built with the labor of women. From writers and domestic servants to reformers and mothers\, Oakland Cemetery is home to thousands of women. Some defied social expectations or worked against racial discrimination to become trailblazers. Others created support systems that made change possible. All dealt with the issues\, challenges\, and social standards of being a woman in their day. Hear their stories of pioneering\, producing\, and patriarchy-smashing during this guided walking tour of Oakland Cemetery!  \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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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/the-women-of-oakland-9/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132554Z
UID:63166-1722679200-1722684600@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-08-03/
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:20240731T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T120000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132047Z
UID:63241-1722421800-1722427200@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-07-31/
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:20240728T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T114500
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T133934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T133934Z
UID:63079-1722162600-1722167100@oaklandcemetery.com
SUMMARY:Jewish Grounds of Oakland
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visit Oakland’s three Jewish burial sections and learn about Atlanta Jewish history during this 75-minute guided tour!  \nOakland Cemetery is home to three Jewish burial sections\, including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. This tour examines notable residents\, Jewish burial customs\, and symbolism found throughout these grounds. Hear stories of adversity and triumph as waves of Jewish immigrants and families arrived in Atlanta\, adapted to the culture of Victorian America\, and created a vibrant and active community.  \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][vc_empty_space]Get Tickets [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][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/jewish-grounds-of-oakland/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Topic Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T113000
DTSTAMP:20240912T015035
CREATED:20240701T132047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T132553Z
UID:63191-1722160800-1722166200@oaklandcemetery.com
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-77/2024-07-28/
LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Overview Tour
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