Programs and Events
Ghostbuster Stroll at Oconee Hill Cemetery
Saturday, 24 October 2026, 10:30 a.m.
Oconee Hill Cemetery, Athens, GA
Join us for a delightful October field trip to historic Oconee Hill Cemetery, where beautiful landscapes and remarkable stories make for a memorable stroll through Athens history.
Established in 1856 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Oconee Hill is known for its scenic grounds, distinctive monuments and ironwork, and the many notable Georgians laid to rest there—including governors, University presidents, veterans, and members of Congress.
When: October 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Oconee Hill Cemetery,
297 Cemetery Street, Athens, GA
Meet: At the Sexton’s Office; parking available on the grass.
Please arrive between 10:00 and 10:20 a.m. so we can start promptly at 10:30.
The tour will last about 1–1½ hours and will focus on the East Hill section, following relatively flat ground. The guide will use a microphone, so everyone should be able to hear. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
After the tour, you’re welcome to continue exploring the cemetery’s beautiful grounds or visit your loved ones interred here. Bring a friend, your curiosity, and your best ghost-busting spirit—we’ll see you among the stories!
Photo courtesy of Nicolas Henderson provided under Creative Commons license.
Upcoming Programs
| Date | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|
| October 24 | Ghostbuster Stroll at Oconee Hill Cemetery Oconee Hill Cemetery tour – 10:30am | Athens |
| November 21 | Show and Tell Holiday social, show and tell, and elections – 2pm | A-CCL MPR-A |
Shared Interest Groups
African American Genealogy SIG
Learn more | Meeting Registration
Visit the African American Genealogy SIG webpage for more details on the programs listed below!
Saturday, 3 October 2026 | 10 a.m. – Noon
How to “See” differently, Billy Wilhite, Athens artist/painter; how artists interpret their subjects and how those approaches can help us uncover and tell our own ancestral stories.
Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 10 a.m. – Noon
Understanding the Plantation in the context of African American Genealogy and History, Dr. Daniel Rood, UGA Professor of History, author of In the Shadow of the Great House: A History of the Plantation in America
Usual schedule: Meetings are generally held the first Saturday of the month in the Athens-Clarke Co. Library Heritage Room, Conference Room and via Zoom.
DNA for Genealogy
Learn more
Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Usual schedule: Meetings are usually held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in the Athens-Clarke Co. Library Multipurpose Room C.
Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society
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PO Box 6403
Athens, GA 30604
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