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20th Century Glenwood walking tour

  • Glenwood Cemetery 2525 Washington Avenue Houston, TX, 77007 United States (map)

Please note that advance ticket purchase is required for this tour.

Glenwood 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. Hear their stories and discover the fascinating art and architecture of 20th century Glenwood on this all-new tour.

Please note: The tour route involves walking on uneven ground and up and down steps. This tour is not wheel-friendly.

Tickets are $10 for Preservation Houston members and students, $15 general admission. Purchase your tickets below: