Transcript Oakland Cemetary Expedition

PGMS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB EXPEDITION
TO OAKLAND CEMETERY
***SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014***
On Saturday, November 15, 2014, get ready for a photographic adventure like no
other as we travel down to the heart of Atlanta to a historic site that is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places…The Historic Oakland Cemetery! Oakland is
much more than an outstanding example of a Victorian garden cemetery. It is also
a magnificent sculpture garden, botanical garden, flourishing wildlife habitat, public
park and a picturesque setting like no other. Some of Georgia’s most famous
legends are laid to rest in Atlanta’s oldest and most scenic cemetery. You will be
able to visit the gravesite of Gone With the Wind author, Margaret Mitchell, golfing
great, Bobby Jones, former mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson, as well as explore
the final resting place of nearly 7,000 Civil War soldiers (yes…Civil War soldiers!).
We will meet outside the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. You will need to arrange your
own transportation. We will meet you there. We welcome parents, siblings, friends
and other family members. This should be a real treat for all, so plan on bringing
the whole family and then some!
There is no charge to visit the cemetery, although they do take donations in the
Visitor Center, if you would like to contribute. Parking is also free. Of course you
will need your camera, plenty of memory if you’re shooting digital and at least 3-5
rolls of film if you’re shooting 35mm. Make sure your batteries are good for the
duration or bring some extras. If you enjoy making gravestone rubbings, what a
wonderful opportunity you will have to do so here! Bring along some plain white
paper and either several pencils or charcoal crayons. This is also a wonderful
opportunity to practice your Black/White Photography! We should finish up our
morning of fun and unique picture taking around 12:00ish.
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The Historic Oakland Cemetery is located at 248 Oakland Avenue, SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 – (404)688-2107.
Please see the directions below or go on-line to see and hear more about this beautiful Atlanta historic
landmark at www.oaklandcemetery.com .
Please let us know by Friday, November 14th whether or not you plan to join us at the cemetery. There
will be a sign-up sheet in the front office with the secretaries. Please stop by and give them your name
and how many family members and friends will be coming with you. This should be an awesome, funfilled morning as we photograph the history, art and architecture at Oakland Cemetery! We hope you can
come!
Sincerely,
Terri North
Photography Club Sponsor
678-965-5010, ext. 381513
[email protected]
David Reed
Photography Club Sponsor
678-965-5010, ext. 382102
[email protected]
Directions to Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Avenue, SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 688-2107
•I-75 & I-85 North & South
•Follow signs to I-20 East. Take Exit 59A to Boulevard. Turn left, head north on Boulevard through
two intersections, then turn left onto Memorial Drive. Follow Memorial Drive to Oakland
Avenue, turn right, and the entrance to Oakland Cemetery is through the gates ahead about 300
feet on the right.
•I-20 East & West
•Take Exit 59A to Boulevard (if heading eastbound turn left off ramp across I-20 at the second
traffic light). Proceed north on Boulevard, then turn left onto Memorial Drive. Follow Memorial
Drive to Oakland Avenue, turn right, and the entrance to Oakland Cemetery is through the gates
ahead about 300 feet on the right.