20th Century Glenwood Cemetery walking tour

2525 Washington Avenue,Houston TX 77007

28 August, 2021

Description

Discover the stories of some of Houston's most prominent 20th-century figures during this docent-guided tour of Glenwood Cemetery. Please note that advance ticket purchase is required for this tour. We will not be able to accept walk-ups on the day of the tour. Glenwood Cemetery, established in 1871 on rolling, wooded land near Buffalo Bayou, is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in Houston. It is also the resting place of scores of people who built Houston into the city we know today. Although the cemetery is known for its splendid Victorian monuments, but there’s a more modern side to the cemetery as well. This docent-guided walking tour explores some of the newer sections of Glenwood and the lives of some of the well-known 20th century Houstonians buried there, including businessmen George and Herman Brown; cotton magnate and statesman Will Clayton; Edgar Odell Lovett, Rice University’s first president; Astrodome builder Judge Roy Hofheinz; and longtime television anchor Ron Stone. You'll hear their stories and discover the fascinating art and architecture of 20th century Glenwood on this two-hour, docent-guided walking tour. This tour route involves a good deal of walking, including the potential of crossing uneven ground and walking up and down steps. The route is not wheel-friendly and is not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. Please e-mail [email protected] with any specific accessibility questions. Face masks are optional for all fully vaccinated individuals, including docents. We require that tourgoers who are not fully vaccinated remain masked at all times during the tour, including at check in. This policy may change based on recommendations from the CDC and local health officials. About the tourPreservation Houston, in partnership with Glenwood Cemetery, offers public docent-guided walking tours of the cemetery four times a year. These tours are available by reservation only.

 Tour times and dates are subject to change in the event a burial is scheduled on the date of the tour or in case of inclement weather. Time changes will be posted on the PH website, and those holding reservations will be notified as far in advance as possible. Please note that the tours are walking tours. All vehicles will be parked inside the cemetery. The walking route covers approximately one mile. There are no public restrooms available at Glenwood. Reservations for Glenwood Cemetery tours are limited and will be guaranteed on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no refunds for Glenwood tours.

 Preservation Houston is Houston's only citywide nonprofit historic preservation advocacy and education organization. Since 1978, we have promoted the preservation and appreciation of Houston's architectural and cultural historic resources through education, advocacy and committed action, thereby creating economic value and developing a stronger sense of community.