Please note that advance ticket purchase is required for this tour.
Glenwood Cemetery, established in 1871 on rolling, wooded land near Buffalo Bayou, is one of Houston’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. It is also the final resting place of many of the people who shaped the city in its earliest years, including railroad executives, bankers, politicians and architects.
This two-hour, docent-guided walking tour focuses on several notable figures active during Houston’s first decades. Featured stories include B.A. Shepherd, often described as Texas’ first professional banker; Henry Henke, whose neighborhood grocery store grew into a major regional supermarket chain; and Paul Bremond, builder of Houston’s first railroad. Along the way, the tour also explores Glenwood’s landscaped grounds and its remarkable collection of monuments.
Things to remember
This tour involves walking over uneven ground and may include a small number of steps. The route is not recommended for those with mobility limitations. Please e-mail tours@preservationhouston.org with any specific accessibility questions.
About the tour
Preservation Houston, in partnership with Glenwood Cemetery, offers public docent-guided walking tours of the cemetery four times a year. Tours are available by reservation only.
Tour dates and times are subject to change in the event of a scheduled burial or inclement weather. Any changes will be posted on the Preservation Houston website, and those with reservations will be notified as far in advance as possible.
This is a walking tour covering approximately one mile. All vehicles will be parked inside the cemetery. There are no public restrooms available at Glenwood Cemetery.
Reservations are limited and are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no refunds for Glenwood Cemetery tours.