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Historic Glenwood Cemetery is the resting place of some families that made lasting contributions to Houston's civic and cultural life. Learn some of their stories during an online program Saturday morning, July 16, featuring Preservation Houston Programs Director Jim Parsons and Glenwood Executive Director Richard Ambrus.

Parsons’ illustrated talk will include stories of Houston's founding Allen family and their connections with the family of William March Rice, the benefactor of Rice University; the Baker family, whose generations have been pillars of Houston's law community; and the Masterson family's philanthropic legacy in the city. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A, and attendees will learn about plans for the future of Glenwood, one of the nation’s outstanding garden cemeteries.

Event format

This program will be presented via Zoom. Registrants will receive additional information, including a link to join the program, no later than the afternoon of July 15.

Registration and pricing

Access to this program is free of charge. Advance registration is required. Sign up by noon Friday, July 15.

Can’t join us live? No problem

We will make a recording of the full program available to all registrants, so you can watch at a time that’s most convenient for you.

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This event is presented as part of the Bart Truxillo Program Series, which honors the memory of pioneer preservationist and Preservation Houston co-founder Bart Truxillo. The Truxillo Program Series is made possible by the generous contributions of Preservation Houston's members and friends. If you would like to support future programming, please consider making a donation in support of the series or becoming a PH member.