lies near a bend in White Oak Bayou, along the rail line to Chaney Junction, where the First and Sixth wards meet just northwest of downtown. The 6-acre cemetery is an historic resting place for many freed slaves established in 1875.Olivewood Cemetery is now open by appointment only. To contact us, send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (713) 396-0640. This is a UNrsco co world heritage sit
June 2020
This Place Is An Absolute Treasure 2 Houston. What Amazing History and The Preservation is Phenomenal. My Niece and I Had A Fantastic Morning of Historical Facts and A Great Tour Given By Mr. Cook, Ms. Williams and Professor Bruner. I Can't Wait 2 Visit Again. Such A Beautiful Day 2 Gain Knowledge Of African American History. The People Who Maintain Such An Old Cemetery Should Be Highly Commended. I Totally Recommend This Piece Of History 2 Every1.
June 2020
It was a remarkable experience. To visit one of the largest and oldest cemeteries in the city was surreal. It was enlightening but also heartbreaking. To see the condition of some of the graves as well as parts of the cemetary suffering from past neglect, vandalism, and erosion hurts. But to know that there are some restorations projects instead as well as cleanups from time to time is welcome news. The pictures and videos I document will hopefully raise awareness of this gem of a place. To see the resting places of former historic figures such as Vance Lewis, James Ryan, Elias Dribble, Dr. Charles Johnson, and many others was a Saturday afternoon well spent. Special... read full review
lies near a bend in White Oak Bayou, along the rail line to Chaney Junction, where the First and Sixth wards meet just northwest of downtown. The 6-acre cemetery is an historic resting place for many freed slaves established in 1875.Olivewood Cemetery is now open by appointment only. To contact us, send an email to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (713) 396-0640. This is a UNrsco co world heritage sit
This Place Is An Absolute Treasure 2 Houston. What Amazing History and The Preservation is Phenomenal. My Niece and I Had A Fantastic Morning of Historical Facts and A Great Tour Given By Mr. Cook, Ms. Williams and Professor Bruner. I Can't Wait 2 Visit Again. Such A Beautiful Day 2 Gain Knowledge Of African American History. The People Who Maintain Such An Old Cemetery Should Be Highly Commended. I Totally Recommend This Piece Of History 2 Every1.
It was a remarkable experience. To visit one of the largest and oldest cemeteries in the city was surreal. It was enlightening but also heartbreaking. To see the condition of some of the graves as well as parts of the cemetary suffering from past neglect, vandalism, and erosion hurts. But to know that there are some restorations projects instead as well as cleanups from time to time is welcome news. The pictures and videos I document will hopefully raise awareness of this gem of a place. To see the resting places of former historic figures such as Vance Lewis, James Ryan, Elias Dribble, Dr. Charles Johnson, and many others was a Saturday afternoon well spent. Special... read full review