Gateway Harness Club will make it's third return to Bellefontaine Cemetery to drive the grounds.  Horse and carriages will be dressed in appropriate era attire while driving part of the 14 miles of roadway located at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Wild Wood Valley will be set aside for visitors to watch as the carriages ride by in their splendor.  Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and maybe even a picnic lunch, much as was done in the 1800's. This event is a wonderful photographic opportunity, so bring the camera. Horse and carriages will arrive beginning at 8:00 AM, with a planned ride time at 10:00 AM.  Riding continues until noon, when the groups break for lunch and to cool down. Save Save

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery arboretum.  Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and wear appropriate outdoor walking attire ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning   Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save

The Mourning Society of St. Louis presents it's annual event, Consolations of Memory, at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This guided walk of the Hotchkiss Chapel area includes re-enactments of the mourning practices and funerary customs of the mid-19th century. THE FUNERAL OF GENERAL PRICE This year we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the burial of Sterling Price, Missouri’s 11th Governor and a general in the Civil War. Members of the Mourning Society of St Louis will depict the funeral procession and burial service of  Price and his daughter in-law Celeste, who was buried the same day. Several additional vignettes featuring prominent people from the Civil War era will also be portrayed. The service of Sterling and Celeste will take place at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00.  Once the service is concluded attendees will procced to the rest of the tour. EVENT LOGISTICS This is a free event but registration is required. To help managing parking, we ask that you select an arrival time when you register. Once you are parked, please proceed to the registration tent for assignment of your guide who will lead you through the stations of the event.  Complimentary parking and public restrooms will be available. Enter at the main gate of the cemetery and you will be directed to the parking area. The walking tour is over moderate terrain and some steps.  Please contact dfuller@bellefontainecemetery.org by Oct 1 to make arrangements for anyone needing an accessible tour option. This is a rain or shine event (except for excessive lightning.) ABOUT THE MOURNING SOCIETY OF ST. LOUIS We are a civilian re-enacting group with a focus on mid-nineteenth century mourning, death culture, funeral customs and Victorian spiritualism but we often branch out into other eras and topics from St Louis history such as the ladies of the 1916 Golden Lane Protest, the 1904 World’s Fair and World War I. The Mourning Society has participated in events at Bellefontaine Cemetery and The Missouri History Museum. Save Save Save Save Save

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery arboretum.  Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and wear appropriate outdoor walking attire ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning   Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save Save

This will be Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum’s sixth year honoring the past, present, and future of St. Louis’ brewing industry.  October 14th and 15th the cemetery will host over 500 attendees in our scenic Wildwood Valley Gardens for an afternoon of St. Louis brewing history, beer, food, and friends. The tasting tent will feature beer from local brewers, wine, non-alcholic drinks, and food from Colleen’s Cookies, Gus’ Prestzels, Seed Sprout Spoon, and Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ. There are two levels of tickets available. $60 Barons Tickets include: Event admission 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beer tasting glass Beer samples, food, wine, water, soda 1 hour trolley tour - disembark trolley for tour through 2 tombs Beer Barons T-shirt (sizes - Women's S-3XL and Men's S-4XL) Beer Barons Pint Glass $35 Taster Tickets include: Event admission 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beer Tasting Glass Beer samples, food, wine, water, soda 45 minute trolley tour - tour does not disembark the trolley   Proceeds from the Beer Barons tour benefit the cemetery’s efforts in conservation, education and community programs.  Our care for families goes beyond maintaining the cemetery. Bellefontaine is committed to being a resource for the whole community.  Through the Friends of Bellefontaine, the cemetery offers a variety of programs in education, conservation, and enrichment.  It is a place where we find something new, a place where we can connect with nature, and a place where we remember. The Sixth Annual Historic Beer Barons Tour is underwritten in part by a generous gift from Barbara & David Jolley. Save Save Save Save

  This will be Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum’s sixth year honoring the past, present, and future of St. Louis’ brewing industry.  October 14th and 15th the cemetery will host over 500 attendees in our scenic Wildwood Valley Gardens for an afternoon of St. Louis brewing history, beer, food, and friends. The tasting tent will feature Beer from local brewers and food from Colleen's Cookies, Gus' Prestzels, Seed Sprout Spoon, and Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ. There are two levels of tickets available. $60 Barons Tickets include: Event admission 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beer tasting glass Beer samples, food, wine, water, soda 1 hour trolley tour - disembark trolley for tour through 2 tombs Beer Barons T-shirt (sizes - Women's S-3XL and Men's S-4XL) Beer Barons Pint Glass $35 Taster Tickets include: Event admission 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm Beer Tasting Glass Beer samples, food, wine, water, soda 45 minute trolley tour - tour does not disembark the trolley   Proceeds from the Beer Barons tour benefit the cemetery’s efforts in conservation, education and community programs.  Our care for families goes beyond maintaining the cemetery. Bellefontaine is committed to being a resource for the whole community.  Through the Friends of Bellefontaine, the cemetery offers a variety of programs in education, conservation, and enrichment.  It is a place where we find something new, a place where we can connect with nature, and a place where we remember. The Sixth Annual Historic Beer Barons Tour is underwritten in part by a generous gift from Barbara and David Jolley. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery arboretum.  Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and wear appropriate outdoor walking attire ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning   Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save Save

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery arboretum.  Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and wear appropriate outdoor walking attire ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning   Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery arboretum.  Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and wear appropriate outdoor walking attire ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning   Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save