Historic Glenwood Cemetery walking tour: August 22, 2015

About The Women of Glenwood tour

Located on rolling land near Buffalo Bayou with glorious trees and landscaping, as well as elaborate Victorian monuments and statuary, historic Glenwood Cemetery, established in 1871, is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in Houston. It is also the resting place of some of Houston's most famous citizens, including philanthropist George Hermann; Texas Governor and Humble Oil co-founder Ross Sterling; oil wildcatter Glenn McCarthy; movie star Gene Tierney; and eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes. Our tour explores the unforgettable stories of the men and women buried here as well as Glenwood's beautiful landscape and elaborate monuments.

Tour details

Preservation 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 and that all vehicles will be left near the cemetery entrance. The route covers approximately 1.5 miles at a leisurely pace. There are no public restrooms available on the property.



Reservations for these tours are limited and will be guaranteed on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds for Glenwood tours.



Proceeds from Glenwood tours benefit Preservation Houston, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Houston's irreplaceable architectural and cultural history.



Greater Houston Preservation Alliance dba Preservation Houston. GHPA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation.