Comments on: The Tweeting Cemetery – Oakland Cemetery’s Social Media Success

By: Stink Bug

Stink Bug — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:20:48 +0000

What a beautiful cemetery entrance.

By: James Ball

James Ball — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:53:43 +0000

Thank you so much Beth, what you've shared validates much of what I've tried to point out in this post in a real and tangible way. The book signing sounds like it was a great day for everyone! Best of luck with your training and work at Oakland. I know you'll love it!

By: Beth Dolgner

Beth Dolgner — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:01:24 +0000

Great article, James! Oakland has been my favorite spot in Atlanta for years, but it was Twitter that finally got me actively involved with the cemetery. Chad picked up on my tweets about my book of Georgia ghost stories and arranged for me to do a book signing at Oakland during the Halloween tours. It was a win-win for both of us. I had so much fun that I turned in my volunteer application and am currently going through training to work in the visitors' center/gift shop.

By: James Ball

James Ball — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:45:43 +0000

Thanks for adding such a descriptive comment! It should help paint a picture for those who have never spent some time at Oakland Cemetery. I appreciate your input Amy!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:15:17 +0000

Yesterday at a meeting in the Bell Tower at Oakland (where the offices of the Historic Oakland Foundation and museum/gift shop are located), a few of us looked out the window to observe two people walking dogs and another one jogging. We all agreed that "that" is what makes Oakland Cemetery terrific! It is not only a repository for people, art, sculpture and things of the past, it's a great resource and park for Atlantans today! You also regularly see office workers enjoying a picnic lunch, people reading, taking photos, and so much more than just touring the graves of, well, dead people.

By: James Ball

James Ball — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:11:45 +0000

Thanks Chris, I had a great time and learned a lot in the research and writing. I’m glad that you know of the OC and Chad now…I hope that you enjoy it and are as inspired by the exposure as I’ve been! I appreciate your support Mr. Jordan!

By: James Ball

James Ball — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:19:29 +0000

Oh Randy, you'll LOVE the Twitter stream. I'm happy that you too are now aware, especially because you already love the location! I appreciate the video link Randy…I am always impressed that you have such a collection and skills! Thanks for your comment today. I look forward to the next time we meet in town!

By: randy barnes

randy barnes — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:48:21 +0000

James

This is an excellent and insightful piece. You have shed light on my second favorite spot in Atlanta, (behind High.org) THis place fascinates me and I have been many times, but always alone. We too often forget about the the giant thing right in front of us and I, who should have known, was clueless to the twitter stream but will be following them a soon as I click out of here.

You can likely guess by now that I've done a video there. This is one of my early pieces when I was just beginning to try some things so its quite dull. Still if anyone wants a little look at the place this will fit the bill.

http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrugalagent#p/u/6/…

I'm going to be looking out for Chad and will be visiting "Miss Fiddle-dee-dee" again very soon. I'll tweet a little notice in case anyone want to have an instant tweet-up or may be on the grounds.

Keep up the great work.

By: Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:44:32 +0000

James, Outstanding post, my friend! I never knew about Oakland Cemetery and am definitely going to check it out. And it's intriguing to me that a cemetery found such a unique way to get involved in this space. Great work as always James!