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, fun-filled morning as we photograph the history, art and architecture at Oakland Cemetery! We hope you can come!

Sincerely,

Terri North David ReedPhotography Club Sponsor Photography Club Sponsor678-965-5010, ext. 381513 678-965-5010, ext. 382102tnorth@forsyth.k12.ga.us dreed@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Directions to Oakland Cemetery

248 Oakland Avenue, SEAtlanta, 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.