To celebrate Juneteenth 2024, Historic Oakland Foundation is proud to debut a new tour focused on the lives of African Americans after gaining freedom and as they worked toward economic development. This Reconstruction Era tour of the African American Grounds includes the stories of African Americans who reconstructed their lives after emancipation and went on to shape Atlanta’s rich legacy of African American history, culture, and achievement. You'll hear from actors portraying several residents as tell their stories and share how they navigated new times.
This tour takes place during Historic Oakland Foundation's Juneteenth Family Festival - June 15, 2024, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Be sure to come before your tour or stick around after to enjoy the fun!
Location and Parking
- This walking tour begins in the African American Burial Grounds located inside Oakland Cemetery. Be sure to give yourself time to walk (10-minute walk) or catch a golf cart shuttle to the grounds. Signage will direct you to the location.
- Paid parking is available in the lot at 342 MLK Dr. Free street parking may be available nearby. MARTA's King Memorial station is a five minute walk to the main gate. Parking inside the cemetery around the event is unavailable.
Accessibility
- Not all areas of Historic Oakland Cemetery are wheelchair accessible. The main entrance is paved with cobblestones, and both the East Gate and Memorial Drive Gate entrances have either a step or curb.
- There is designated parking for vehicles with a disability permit in the parking lot.
- ASL interpreter available if given at least 3 days (72 hours) notice.
