By Angie Wynne For the past fourteen Octobers, Historic Oakland Foundation has welcomed thousands of visitors to the grounds of Oakland Cemetery for its popular…
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New Amenities, Lot Improvements Greet Visitors at Oakland’s East Gate
By Porch Press on October 28, 2020
By Angie Wynne Visitors entering Oakland Cemetery through the new East Gate will notice a few positive changes to the area. Historic Oakland Foundation’s (HOF)…
Tunes from the Tombs 2019 Announced
By Porch Press on April 29, 2019
By Richard Harker Athens-based band Futurebirds take the stage at Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual Tunes from the Tombs music festival on Saturday, June 8 at…
Arts Return to Oakland Cemetery in May with Illumine
By Porch Press on March 29, 2019
By Angie Wynne Over the course of four spring evenings from May 9 to May 12, visitors will be able to see Oakland Cemetery in…
Historic Oakland Foundation Launches Tree Canopy Fund
By Porch Press on October 6, 2018
By Angie Wynne Historic Oakland Foundation announces the launch of a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $1 million dollars to preserve the tree canopy at…
Oakland Cemetery welcomes all for Golden Hour
By Porch Press on May 14, 2018
By Richard Harker This spring Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) at Oakland Cemetery and creative agency Dashboard U.S. explore light, life, and death at Arts at…
Drivin N Cryin Headlines Oakland Cemetery’s 2018 Tunes From the Tombs Music Festival
By Porch Press on May 14, 2018
By Richard Harker, Director of Programming, Historic Oakland Foundation Atlanta-based folk rock act Drivin N Cryin take the stage at Historic Oakland Foundation’s annual Tunes…
Victorian Holiday at Oakland
By Porch Press on November 14, 2017
By Pamela Henman Indulge in the seasonal spirit with A Victorian Holiday at Oakland Cemetery located at 248 Oakland Avenue. This unique celebration features holiday…
October Festivities at Oakland Cemetery
By Porch Press on October 19, 2017
By Pamela Henman In 1976, after decades of deterioration, vandalism, and general neglect, Oakland Cemetery found a rebirth of sorts when a small group of…
Historic Oakland Foundation Aims for $40K in 40 Days
By Porch Press on September 21, 2017
By Pamela Henman This October marks the 40th anniversary of Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) becoming a nationally-recognized nonprofit organization charged with preserving, restoring, enhancing, and…