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Oakland Cemetery Walking Tour Plus Optional Brunch


The Basics:
Event Type:Urban Hike
Event Location: 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Apr 10 2011  9:30 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 5 2011 12:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Apr 10 2011 8:30 am
Event Duration:Per Itenerary
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Clay White
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Member Cost:$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 23 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

With long, winding walkways, manicured gardens, flowers, shrubs, and mature trees, historic Oakland Cemetery, enveloped by our bustling city, is a refuge of serene green space, with exploding spring colors.  The cemetery includes (among other varities) dogwood, camellia, antique roses, seasonal bulbs, cherry laurel, oak and magnolia. The cemetery is large enough to complete a nice morning walk.

Oakland Cemetery is also architecturally stimulating, with many styles represented through magnificient carvings, stained glass mausoleums, large bronze urns, and massive monuments.

The cemetery also permits exploration of our past.  Twenty-seven Atlanta mayors, six Georgia governors, author Margaret Mitchell, golfer Bobby Jones, many Civil War dead, and other notable figures rest there.

This will be an easy Sunday morning 1.5 hour guided stroll and tour, entitled "Sights, Symbols, & Stories of Oakland."  The group can explore longer afterwards, if desired.  The cost of the tour is $10 (which is paid directly to Oakland, not the AOC), and supports restoration of the cemetery.  However, in return, we will receive a $5 certificate to Six Feet Under, a restaurant and pub directly across the street.  Since we will finish at lunch time,  those of us who are interested will follow our stroll with an optional gathering at the restaurant for food and fun.

Note:  We will each pay the tour fee to Oakland Cemetery personnel a few minutes before the tour begins.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Appropriate clothing for weather
  • Plenty of water for adequate hydration
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  • camera

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    How to Get There:
    Event Directions:http://www.oaklandcemetery.com/directionsMap.html

    248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

    There is a free gravel parking lot on the corner of Oakland Avenue and MLK.  We will meet in the parking lot at 9:30, and then walk to the visitor's center for the tour.

    Notes:
    Free Parking


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    Member Cost:$10.00/Person
    Cost Includes:1.5 hour guided tour and $5 certificate to Six Feet Under.

    We will each pay the tour fee directly to the Oakland Cemetery staff immediately before the tour begins.
    Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
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