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Our Day at Oakland
THE ENCHANTMENT OF OAKLAND
Important Atlanta milestones are represented, from early builders, to Civil War soldiers, to leaders of industry, to Civil Rights pioneers. Oakland is also poetry, art, architecture, nature and personal stories of 70,000 souls.
Valued Green Space
In 1850, city fathers established the new cemetery on farmland away from the bustling center of town. Today, the 88 acres of Oakland provide the third largest green space in downtown Atlanta, an oasis of beauty and calm in the midst of a busy urban center. Step into Oakland and the temperature can drop five degrees on a steamy summer day. Eyes accustomed to grimy shades of city gray suddenly flood with every tint of green. Breathe deeply; a heady combination of camellia and magnolia overwhelms. To step into the park is a reprieve. You become part of nature?s plan. It?s a favorite spot for an evening stroll, a picnic lunch, an early morning run, a weekend tour, or a reflective pause at any time.
Oakland is also the place to see some of Atlanta?s finest tree and plant specimens. Magnificent oak, magnolia and dogwood complement delightful antique rose and butterfly gardens. Oakland?s cherry laurel is recognized as the most outstanding in the city. In honor of Oakland?s horticultural importance, the 2003 Southeastern Flower Show awarded Historic Oakland Foundation its prestigious Legacy Garden gift of plantings. Learn about restoration work.
How many people are buried at Oakland?
Although there are only approximately 40,000 markers, records indicate that more than 70,000 souls rest at Oakland. Family monuments mark some plots rather than individual markers. Other markers were originally wooden and were not replaced once they disintegrated. There are 3,000 unmarked Confederate graves and approximately 17,500 buried in Potter's Field without markers.
History, art, architecture and local lore make Oakland a unique experience. So does the fact that it is Atlanta?s third largest public green space, with many of the city?s finest and most interesting specimens of trees and shrubs. And a few ghost
One thing you?ll find is a quiet, calm atmosphere ideal for getting away from noise, traffic and frenzy. It?s hard not to feel peaceful at Oakland. Bring a picnic lunch, walk your dog, or explore a little history. It?s up to you.
"Volunteers Make a Difference"
Many hours of work given by volunteers helps the Foundation achieve our goals. Join others to make Historic Oakland beautiful! Whether you cannot tell a daisy from a dandelion or a shovel from a spade, even if the idea of playing in the dirt just seems… well… dirty, Historic Oakland needs you. You can help by volunteering at any level of commitment and for several duties from raking leaves, to fine gardening, to working on computers or helping with special events. Let us know what you like to do and we'll find an activity that you'll enjoy.
To volunteer, please contact Mary Woodlan at 404 688-2107, ext. 11
There are many people actively engaged in the preservation of this park as members of the Historic Oakland Foundation. It is a non-profit friends group whose aim is to preserve and restore this cultural landmark, and to make it as accessible to as many people as possible. We believe that as residents and visitors come to understand Oakland as the keeper of Atlanta's very best stories--the "soul of the city," so to speak --they will come to appreciate our city's history in an entirely new way.
All funding for restoration projects is raised through membership dues, donations, grants, and special events. Everyone is invited to join the Foundation because members are essential to the vitality of our organization. Getting new members involved at Oakland provides the Foundation the ability to continue our rapid pace of restoration and also enhances our strongest marketing tool--word of mouth. Public knowledge of our activities is critically important. As a member of Historic Oakland Foundation you are participating in a very worthwhile and valued project.
You can mail the form with your check or
credit card information to Historic Oakland Foundation or
fax form with credit card info to (404) 658-6092. Click here for form http://www.oaklandcemetery.com/Membership.pdfHere are some picture's we captured at Oakland Cemetery and you can find more in our photo album. We also have an EVP on our evps page check it out.
Please go to our photo album for more ghost photos at Oakland
