Glenwood Art & Architecture walking tour

2525 Washington Ave,Houston TX 77007

27 August, 2022

Description

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. Historic Glenwood Cemetery is more than just the resting place of some of Houston's most notable residents — it is also a sculpture garden of sorts, filled with examples of outstanding funeral art from the past century and a half. This two-hour walking tour traces the changing tastes and the varied social and personal motivations reflected in some of Glenwood's outstanding monuments, which range from elaborate Victorian obelisks and angels to crisp, modern compositions. Along the way, docents will explain the symbolism and stories behind the monuments and will discuss the lives of the Houstonians, both famous and forgotten, who commissioned them. 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.

 This program is made possible with funding from Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the federal ARP Act.Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.