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The Official Website of Historic Olivewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas
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Houston Chronicle covers Olivewood’s designation as one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

May 11, 2022 Staff

The Houston Chronicle highlights the recovery of Olivewood Cemetery lead by the Descendants of Olivewood. The story shares why Olivewood…

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National Trust for Historic Places Names Olivewood Cemetery One of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

May 4, 2022 Staff

The Descendants of Olivewood are proud to announce that Olivewood Cemetery has been named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered…

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2021 African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Grant

July 15, 2021 Staff Leave a comment

We are excited to announce that Olivewood Cemetery is one of forty recipients to receive a grant from the National…

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About Us

Descendants of Olivewood, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the restoration, preservation, operation, and maintenance of Olivewood Cemetery, in Houston, Texas. Member of Preservation Texas.

Contact Us

Olivewood Cemetery is open by appointment. To contact us, send an email to info@descendantsofolivewood.org or

leave a voicemail at 281-310-0788.

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Getting Started as a Volunteer

Click here to access our Volunteer Waiver.  Watch this brief Training Video before coming to work in the cemetery.

Cemetery Records

Click here to explore our interment database.

Photo Gallery

Click here to access photos of Olivewood events. (Updated October 2020)

Upcoming Events

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9:00 am Clean Up (First Saturday)
Clean Up (First Saturday)
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
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9:00 am Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Apr 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will be out on Saturday from 9 am – 12pm. Please bring rakes, chain saws and loppers. Wear long…
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