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The Official Website of Historic Olivewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas
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Mason Barnett Patten

September 4, 2023 Staff Leave a comment

Profile written by Paul Jennings This Labor Day the Descendants of Olivewood are celebrating the life of MasonBarnett Patten, educator,…

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Juneteenth at Olivewood

June 9, 2023 Staff

Join us on June 17th, from 9 am-12 pm at the historic Olivewood Cemetery for a unique volunteer day experience!…

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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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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

Oct
7
Sat
9:00 am Clean Up (First Saturday)
Clean Up (First Saturday)
Oct 7 @ 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…
Oct
21
Sat
9:00 am Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Clean Up (Third Saturday)
Oct 21 @ 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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