Historic Oakland Cemetery

Ever been to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport? ✈️ You may know it as the world’s busiest airport, but did you know it’s named in part after Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first African American mayor?

During his time in office, Jackson helped improve the police department, expanded Atlanta’s airport, and opened new opportunities for minority-owned businesses to work with the city.

Celebrate Maynard Jackson’s legacy & learn more about his remarkable life at a screening of “Maynard” on June 19 as part of Juneteenth at Finally, Friday. Head to the link in our bio to learn more.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our volunteers work hard, so they deserve a celebration! 🥳

Last week, we hosted a Week of Service to honor Historic Oakland Foundation’s roots as a volunteer-led organization. Veteran volunteers, first-timers, and staff joined forces for gardening and preservation projects across the grounds, from pulling roots to cleaning headstones.

We wrapped up the week with a volunteer appreciation brunch, where volunteers enjoyed a delicious buffet and mingled with fellow volunteers and staff on the Gable Foundation Lawn.

Thank you to our volunteers for everything you do! 🫶 Read the full recap of the week of service on our blog!

Want to join the Oakland family? Apply to volunteer today!

Thank you to Atlanta for joining us for Deloitte Impact Day 2026! 🌳These awesome volunteers helped with mulching, weeding, rejuvenation cutback, invasive species removal, and more!

The Cemetery & the plants thank you! 🙏

Update: The headstone has been found! Thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for next week's hunt!

THE HEADSTONE HAS BEEN HIDDEN! 📣 We repeat, THE HEADSTONE HAS BEEN HIDDEN!

The search begins NOW! 🔎🌳🪦 Whoever finds the headstone first will win a free Oakland Membership…that means special discounts, exclusive invites, free tours, and more!

May the best headstone hunter win! If no one has found the headstone by 2 PM today, comment 🪦 and we will post a hint!

It’s June at Oakland! 🌳☀️ Join us for our free Juneteenth celebration on June 19, or one of our Special Topic Tours throughout the month!

Still searching for summer camp plans? Most of our sessions are sold out, but we have a few spots remaining in Nature Navigators (June 8-12) and Garden to Table (June 15-18).