Less than a mile from the heart of downtown Atlanta, a hidden treasure, a secret sanctuary, welcomes you. This garden cemetery, founded in 1850, is the final resting place of many of Atlanta's settlers, builders, and most noted citizens like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell, and Maynard Jackson. It is also a showplace of sculpture and architecture, and a botanical preserve with ancient oaks and magnolias. Here in this peaceful place the full scope of the city's rich and fascinating history unfolds before you.From a hilltop in Oakland Cemetery, General John B. Hood watched the Battle of Atlanta, and nearby lie soldiers from both sides who died in it. From that point you will have one of the best views of Atlanta's growing skyline, and you will begin to understand the people who came together to make Atlanta what it is today.
And why not visit a cemetery on Halloween? Historic Oakland Cemetery receives many visitors each day, but only at Halloween do our gates stay open after dark. For three special evenings this fall, you can witness the magnificent final resting place of Atlanta’s sons and daughters during our special Capturing the Spirit of Oakland 2008 Halloween Tours.
Join us this year and hear first-hand about our city's past, narrated by a host of Oakland's "residents" including the Atlanta golfing legend himself, Bobby Jones. You'll also see gorgeous mausoleums and hear tales "told" by some of
Atlanta's early African American, Jewish and Civil War leaders.
Join us this year and hear first-hand about our city's past, narrated by a host of Oakland's "residents" including the Atlanta golfing legend himself, Bobby Jones. You'll also see gorgeous mausoleums and hear tales "told" by some of
Atlanta's early African American, Jewish and Civil War leaders.Pat and I took Lindsay and Brianna to the cemetery for the Halloween tour. We met some friends, Mary and her fiancee' Jeff there. It was a fun and different activity and a great way to learn about the city's history. Here is a link to the Oakland Cemetery website: http://www.oaklandcemetery.com/ the next time you come for a visit, maybe we can enjoy a trip downtown!
