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The Official Website of Historic Olivewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas
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Category: Events

Juneteenth 2020

June 19, 2020 Staff

In celebration of Juneteenth, the Descendants of Olivewood invite you to a Facebook Live tour of Olivewood. The cemetery is currently still closed to the public.

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COVID-19 Update

March 16, 2020 Staff

Due to the shelter in place order currently in effect, all events scheduled for Olivewood Cemetery have been canceled until further notice.

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Headstone Preservation Workshop

January 18, 2020 Staff

Descendants of Olivewood recently hosted a Headstone Preservation Workshop, presented by the HOPE Crew.

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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.

Follow us on social media for info and updates.

 

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…
Apr
15
Sat
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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