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- Dedication of Historical Marker
Olivewood Cemetery
Saturday, April 4 at 11:00am
Descendants of Olivewood we had a GREAT DAY yesterday! Probably a total of about 40-50 people came out, the kids loved the games and trick or treating in the cemetery. How cool was it to learn a little bit about the people who are buried out there while getting candy "from them"? Next year should be even more fun, so put it on your calendars!! (Pictures soon!)
Descendants of Olivewood
Hey
All, Descendants of Olivewood is going to be having a Halloween Party at Olivewood Cemetery
on Oct 31, from 3-6pm. Games, costume contest, prizes, cookie
decorating, face painting, trick or treating, one of Charles Cook's
famous tours! Fun for kids and adults alike! Bring the whole family! Tell your friends!
Source: www.descendantsofolivewood.org
Nestled against a bend of White Oak Bayou, and surrounded by rich Houston history, lies Olivewood, the citys first incorporated African American cemetery. Its been a jungle for years - the headstones have been literally buried under massive carpets of vegetation. ...
Descendants of Olivewood Hey All, we're going to be having a Halloween Party at Olivewood Cemetery on Oct 31, from 3-6pm. Games, costume contest, prizes, cookie decorating, face painting, trick or treating, one of Charles Cook's famous tours! Fun for kids and adults alike! Bring the whole family! Tell your friends!
Alexia Bonomi we have been watching the surveyors and the city workmen taking soil samples for the past several days.
Tom Dornbusch I heard the great coverage on KUHF this morning. Margott and Charles, nice job with that. Gonz' pics from the dedication posted on his web site at the Dist H photos link are also outstanding.
Descendants of Olivewood Dedication event blogged in the Chron! Thanks JR Gonzales!
Source: blogs.chron.com
The unveiling of the historical marker represented a high point in the community's efforts to restore the cemetery following battles in the courtroom and battles against time and the elements.
Descendants of Olivewood It was a perfect day today. About 100 people showed up, including Mayor Bill White, who spoke at much greater length than anyone expected. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee also spoke at length, Annise Parker was there, many other pols, TONS of historians,
Descendants of Olivewood Come visit the newly upgraded website!
Source: www.descendantsofolivewood.org
Nestled against a bend of White Oak Bayou, and surrounded by rich Houston history, lies Olivewood, the citys first incorporated African American cemetery. Its been a jungle for years - the headstones have been literally buried under massive carpets of vegetation. ...
