Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta's largest public parks and a unique oasis of history, gardens, and green space.
Oakland Cemetery is one of Atlanta's largest public parks and a unique oasis of history, sculpture, botanical gardens and wildlife. Located less than a mile from the heart of downtown Atlanta, historic Oakland is the final resting place for many of Atlanta's pioneers, icons and leaders. Today, Oakland Cemetery is still used as a community park and is a valued green space in Atlanta. It is also a r
05/13/2026
We’re not puzzled as to why Finally, Friday was such a blast! 🧩 Thanks to everyone who joined us for an evening of delicious food, highly-competitive speed puzzling, live music, and garden games!
Next up is a special Finally, Friday in celebration of Juneteenth on June 19. Stay tuned for more details!
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50 years has us feeling nostalgic 🎞️✨🕰️
As we look back on all the work that has gone into restoring Oakland Cemetery, we’re grateful to everyone that has had a hand in shaping our story since the founding of Historic Oakland Foundation – especially our volunteers.
To honor our roots as a volunteer-led organization, join us from June 1-5 for our 5 Days of Service as we celebrate Oakland “then & now.” Head to our website to learn more!
05/11/2026
just a few of our May blooms 🌸
05/05/2026
Speed Puzzling is coming to Oakland! 🧩 Join us at Finally, Friday on May 8 for our first-ever speed puzzling competition! Grab your team and register on our website.
Team registration is $25 and includes 4 drink tickets + the puzzle to take home. The top three teams will win a gift certificate to the Oakland Store.
May the best puzzlers win!
05/04/2026
𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 returns May 8!
Celebrate spring with some friendly competition…grab your squad and sign up for speed puzzling! 🧩🍻 Registration includes 4 drink tickets + you get to keep the puzzle
Plus: garden games for kids, live music, and food from local favorites &
Send this to your speed puzzling crew 👀
05/01/2026
Coming soon to a Cemetery near you…a game-themed Finally, Friday, learning opportunities for homeschool families, and plenty of special topic tours! 🌳🪦✨ Which May event are you looking forward to?
04/30/2026
“The work I did that summer, both on the grounds and in the archives, truly taught me that history is alive. It gave me the tools to communicate why this history matters and why it must not be lost.”
Head to our blog to hear from Bethany Girard and Ava Carubia, two of Oakland’s former Preservation Interns, about how their experience helped them grow as both professionals & individuals.
Bethany is now a full-time Oakland staff member, and Ava works at a nonprofit connecting people to the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, as well as a Baseball Heritage Museum.
04/29/2026
double tap to keep him safe from the cemetery hawks 🥺
04/28/2026
A 12-acre site-specific nighttime art exhibit in a 175-year old cemetery? 🪦🌙 It takes a village.
Thank you to the sponsors, staff, volunteers, partners, and contributing artists who made illumine 2026 possible!
And of course, thank you to everyone who attended. It’s thanks to you we can continue to preserve, restore, and share this beautiful place! 🫶
04/26/2026
Jordan Graves’ Community Garden invites you to contribute to a digital meadow by drawing a unique flower petal.
Once “planted,” your contribution blooms into a full flower within the cemetery’s historic grounds, joining an evolving landscape that reflects the diverse presence of those walking the same paths! 🌻
One more chance to experience Jordan’s installations & much more at illumine! Head to the link in our bio for tickets!
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| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |