From elaborate statuary to crisp modern memorials, the monuments at Houston’s historic Glenwood Cemetery tell the story of 150 years of changing tastes, rising fortunes and varied personal motivations. Find out what we can learn from this art for the ages during this program featuring Preservation Houston Programs Director Jim Parsons and Glenwood Cemetery Executive Director Richard Ambrus.
This program was recorded live August 21, 2021, as part of the Legacy of Houston series marking the 150th anniversary of Glenwood's founding.
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Learn more about Preservation Houston's walking tours of Glenwood: https://preservationhouston.org/tours/glenwood
And learn more about historic Glenwood Cemetery: https://www.glenwoodcemetery.org