Graveside Remembrance Ceremony for Captain Isaac Conroe

Join us on October 5 for a traditional Grand Army of the Republic memorial ceremony for Captain Isaac Conroe, Union Civil War veteran, founder of the McClellan GAR Post #9 in Houston and of the City of Conroe, Texas. An official GAR marker will be placed at the grave and there will be a uniformed musket salute. Honored guests will include descendants of Captain Conroe and a representative from the Mayor’s Office, who will issue a proclamation. Andrew Rapoza from the Montgomery County Historical Commission is our keynote speaker and will give an account of the Captain’s service and post-Civil War years.

This event is free, and all are welcome!

Date: October 5, 2024

Start Time: 11:00 am sharp

Location: Glenwood Cemetery – 2525 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

• CLICK HERE for a Map to the cemetery.
• CLICK HERE for a parking map inside the cemetery.

Guests please arrive between 10:30 – 10:45 to allow time for parking and seating.

Members of Camp 2 arrive at 9:00 am for setup and preparations.

The Honor Guard will muster at 9:30 am. Uniform for the day is sack coat, forage cap, leather and canteen.

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