Historic Oakland Foundation (Oakland Cemetery)
374 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr SE, Atlanta, 30312
(404) 549-8932
Oakland Cemetery is Atlanta's oldest public cemetery and a historic park, cared for by the nonprofit Historic Oakland Foundation. Visitors can walk the grounds, take guided history tours, and go to festivals and events. People can also sign up to volunteer on service days. Offers: guided history tours; seasonal festivals and cultural events; volunteer service days; digital guides and scavenger hunts; educational programs; private event rentals. Email info@oaklandcemetery.com or call (404) 549-8932; the website has tour tickets and volunteer sign-up.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- One time or drop inFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Hands-on (sorting, serving, building), Outdoors, With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), EventsFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Apply to Volunteer on the website, then attend a Volunteer Orientation session.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 15
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Cemetery Services (Burials and Lot Care)Service
The foundation lists columbarium burial, lot improvements and lot maintenance. For burial questions, contact Sam Reed at the City of Atlanta email on the services page.
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Homeschool DaysProgram
A monthly hands-on learning day for homeschool students, held August through May. Each month has a new theme and uses the Visitor Center and the grounds.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Homeschool Group ToursProgram
Homeschool co-ops or groups of 10 or more students can book a 90-minute walking tour of the grounds. Tours are led by Oakland's education volunteers.
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MembershipProgram
Members support Oakland and get perks like free guided tours, early tickets to the Halloween tours and store discounts. Levels start at $25 a year for students and $55 for individuals.
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Oakland CampsProgram
Week-long camps for children ages 5 to 12 with art, history, nature and science. The next camp listed is Fall Break Camp, October 12-16, 2026.
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Oakland Roots AcademyProgram
A workforce development program for high school students across Metro Atlanta. It won two national awards in 2026.
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Oakland TourProgram
This is the general guided walking tour of the cemetery. It covers the history, Victorian gardens, art and buildings. It is offered every day at 10:30 AM.
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Private Event RentalsService
You can rent spaces at Oakland for weddings, corporate events and parties. Spaces include the Visitor Center Overlook, the Historic Bell Tower, the Beaumont Allen Greenhouse and outdoor grounds.
Events 3
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Día de Muertos
Sun, Nov 1 · 12 pm–5 pm
A Day of the Dead festival on November 1, 2026, hosted by the Consulate General of Mexico and the Institute of Mexican Culture. It runs from noon to 5 PM.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours
Date not announced
This is a Halloween tradition with history and theatre, now in its 20th year. It runs on two sets of evenings in October 2026 and needs a ticket.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Holiday Spirit
Date not announced
A two-day holiday celebration on December 4 and 5, 2026. It includes candlelit tours, a tree lighting and a holiday market.
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