Hands On Atlanta Day

Oakland Cemetery Project
was held Sunday, October 4th, 2003

In conjuction with Oakland's celebratory "A BARN RAISING AT OAKLAND" festival, Hands On Atlanta is conducting a clean up and beautification project at the site.  The HBSA has registered as a participating group on this project, and we invite you to come out and join us in this community-wide service event.  Contact Susan Caffrey for more information and to sign up!

Service Activity (Oakland Cemetery) 9am-1pm

HOA-sponsored celebration (Centennial Olympic Park) 1pm-4pm

Click Here to view the Hands On Atlanta Day Web Site

Click Here to view the Oakland 'Barn Raising' Web Site

Historically, each year Oakland has celebrated its 1850 charter by hosting a wonderful festival.  Highlights of the afternoon include: walking tours, picnic lunches, music and story-telling and a unique perspective on Atlanta's history. The Irish have special cause to participate in the festivities. In 1873, the City of Atlanta deeded a plot in Oakland to the Hibernian Benevolent Society. The gift recognized the contribution made by the "Hibernian Rifles" and Father Thomas O'Reilly in defending and preserving the City of Atlanta during the Civil War. Help us continue the tradition of paying homage to our past by attending the ceremony and enjoying Irish piping and dancing.

For more information or to volunteer with on-going Oakland Cemetery support and events call: 
Ed or Sue Tierney (404) 524-3612