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Oakland Cemetery- Historic Jewish Atlanta Walking Tour

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Join us for a walking tour of the Historic Oakland Cemetery

SEPT 22 | Meet at 10 Tour 10:15- 11:30

$18 for members | $25 for non-members | No Refunds

Space is limited registration is required.

Meet inside the main gate on Oakland Ave. SE (where MLK Jr. Dr. SE ends) - MAP

Dress appropriately for the weather & wear comfy shoes. Bring hats, sunscreen, or an umbrella.

Plunge into the history of Jewish Atlanta as we explore Historic Oakland Cemetery. Amidst Victorian gardens and marble and granite sculptures, we will walk through the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish grounds of this powerful city landmark. Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 70,000 people, including many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens. It is also home to three separate Jewish burial sections – including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. Come enjoy a stroll around one of Atlanta’s most beautiful public parks, while we discuss some fascinating stories of the individual lives and religious organizations that enabled the city’s Jewish community to persist and flourish.

Our Tour Guide

Dr. Marni Davis is an associate professor of history at Georgia State University, and an affiliate faculty member in GSU’s Urban Studies Institute. A historian of ethnicity, race, and immigration in the United States, she is the author of the book Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition, and co-editor-in-Chief of American Jewish History, the scholarly journal of the American Jewish Historical Society. Dr. Davis is currently writing a book about the history of immigration, race, and urban development in Atlanta, with a focus on Black-Jewish relations.

The Breman reserves the right to photograph or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Museum visitation is implied consent for the use of the visitor’s likeness, voice, or video image for marketing purposes.

Join us for a walking tour of the Historic Oakland Cemetery

SEPT 22 | Meet at 10 Tour 10:15- 11:30

$18 for members | $25 for non-members | No Refunds

Space is limited registration is required.

Meet inside the main gate on Oakland Ave. SE (where MLK Jr. Dr. SE ends) - MAP

Dress appropriately for the weather & wear comfy shoes. Bring hats, sunscreen, or an umbrella.

Plunge into the history of Jewish Atlanta as we explore Historic Oakland Cemetery. Amidst Victorian gardens and marble and granite sculptures, we will walk through the history, burial customs, and symbolism found throughout the Jewish grounds of this powerful city landmark. Founded in 1850, Oakland Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 70,000 people, including many of Atlanta’s most notable citizens. It is also home to three separate Jewish burial sections – including the second oldest Jewish burial ground in Georgia. Come enjoy a stroll around one of Atlanta’s most beautiful public parks, while we discuss some fascinating stories of the individual lives and religious organizations that enabled the city’s Jewish community to persist and flourish.

Our Tour Guide

Dr. Marni Davis is an associate professor of history at Georgia State University, and an affiliate faculty member in GSU’s Urban Studies Institute. A historian of ethnicity, race, and immigration in the United States, she is the author of the book Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition, and co-editor-in-Chief of American Jewish History, the scholarly journal of the American Jewish Historical Society. Dr. Davis is currently writing a book about the history of immigration, race, and urban development in Atlanta, with a focus on Black-Jewish relations.

The Breman reserves the right to photograph or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Museum visitation is implied consent for the use of the visitor’s likeness, voice, or video image for marketing purposes.

More about The Breman Museum
Opened in 1996, The Breman pursues its mission “to connect people to Jewish history, culture and arts.” Located in Midtown Atlanta, the nonprofit multidisciplinary center has four focuses: exhibitions, arts and cultural programming, archives and Holocaust education.
When & Where
Sep 22, 2024, 10:15am to 11:30am Timezone: EDT
$18.00

Special Instructions
Space is limited registration is required. Meet inside the main gate on Oakland Ave. SE (where MLK Jr. Dr. SE ends)

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