Illumine is an annual after-dark arts event that takes place at Oakland Cemetery this spring. It happens on select nights from April 17 to 27, 2025. Tickets go on sale on February 15, 2025. Illumine is one of those events … [Read more...] about The “Illumine” light show is a magical after-dark experience at Oakland Cemetery, running now
Historic Landmarks
The Atlanta Phoenix Flies Celebration features 100+ FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites, city-wide
The Phoenix Flies Celebration of Atlanta's historic sites returns in 2025 for its 22nd year! If you're unfamiliar with this amazing event, now is the time to check it out! From March 3rd through 28th, Phoenix Flies will feature … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Phoenix Flies Celebration features 100+ FREE tours of landmarks & historic sites, city-wide
Super Museum Sunday: FREE admission to museums & historic sites statewide
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, the Georgia History Festival is sponsoring Super Museum Sunday. It's a day of FREE admission at museums and historic sites all across Georgia. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience local history and … [Read more...] about Super Museum Sunday: FREE admission to museums & historic sites statewide
Oakland Cemetery offers FREE weekend tours for Black History Month — here’s how to reserve your spot
Every year, the Historic Oakland Foundation offers FREE guided walking tours of Oakland Cemetery’s African American Grounds. The tours have become a Black History Month tradition in Atlanta. The tour has a theme of "We Shall Overcome: African … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery offers FREE weekend tours for Black History Month — here’s how to reserve your spot
Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free to visit
NOTE: Oakland Cemetery is closed for the month of January in 2024, for construction and infrastructure improvements. However, you can sign up here for the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 15th and help out by planting trees and doing basic work on the … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free to visit
Visit Oakland Cemetery at dusk for The Nightfall Chronicles, an enchanting series of twilight tours
There is something magical about walking through Oakland Cemetery at twilight. After-dark events like Illumine and Capturing the Spirit of Oakland have proved so popular that Oakland Cemetery is launching a new series of twilight tours this … [Read more...] about Visit Oakland Cemetery at dusk for The Nightfall Chronicles, an enchanting series of twilight tours
FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park
UPDATED on 3/3/2022 -- Apparently the free tours have been suspended. They no longer appear on the Woodruff Park or downtown events calendars. We suspect the turnout was just too low during the pandemic, and we hope these wonderful FREE tours will … [Read more...] about FREE: “Atlanta from the Ashes” history walking tour around Woodruff Park
LAST CALL: Friday is your last chance for a FREE tour of the historic Dekalb Courthouse on the Decatur Square
Take a FREE behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Dekalb County Courthouse, which sits majestically on the Decatur Square. These tours normally have a $10 fee -- but the tour docents are in training this month, and June is their practice … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Friday is your last chance for a FREE tour of the historic Dekalb Courthouse on the Decatur Square
CANCELED: Free tours of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, Tuesdays thru Thursdays
The tours have been canceled until further notice. There is info, below, on the virtual tour. People are always looking for free things to do in Atlanta. Here's one that is ALWAYS FREE! Immerse yourself in a little bit of Georgia … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Free tours of the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, Tuesdays thru Thursdays
FREE Freedom Brass Concert at the Carter Presidential Center on Jan. 31st
Located on 35 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Carter Presidential Center is an intown oasis along Freedom Parkway. Atlanta is lucky to be home to one of just 13 presidential libraries in the U.S. A permanent museum exhibit hits the … [Read more...] about FREE Freedom Brass Concert at the Carter Presidential Center on Jan. 31st
