This 2-hour stroll through the cemetery will be led by one of our Volunteer Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historic figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery while in different levels of bloom during these Spring tours. ♦ A limited number of registrations for the tour are available so reservations are required. ♦ Two-hour walking tours cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain. ♦ Please wear appropriate walking attire. ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. ♦ Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. ♦ Well behaved dogs on leashes are allowed on walking tours.

This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Volunteer Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine. ♦ Seating is limited and reservations are required. ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure. ♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available. ♦ This tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.

Bellefontaine Cemetery and the Missouri Botanical Garden have been linked since 1858 when Henry Shaw created the garden. Plants and people have created a bond between our two cultural institutions ever since. Join us for light refreshments and a guided tour of people and points of interest regarding the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. ♦ Suggested donation of $10 per registration. ♦ Wine, beer, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served. ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required. ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces. ♦ Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire. ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning.

This year our nation celebrates 100 years of women winning the right to vote in America. Bellefontaine's annual Living History Day will focus on those St. Louisans who impacted our region, and the nation, during the struggle for women's voting rights. Enjoy the stories from historic interpreters and re-enactors while exploring beautiful Wild Wood Valley Gardens. Registration is required. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy as families visiting the cemetery would have done 100 years ago. Well behaved dogs on leashes are allowed at this event.

Bellefontaine Cemetery welcomes author Steve Pick to talk about St. Louis music and his new book,"St. Louis Sound: An Illustrated Timeline" From the French fiddlers of the fur trading days to the rock and hip-hop icons of the present millennium, St. Louis has been a town rich in musical history. Though it has rarely been cited as a center of any scene, any area that has been home to Chuck Berry, Miles Davis, Ike & Tina Turner, Grant Green, Pavlov’s Dog, Uncle Tupelo, Nelly, and Pokey LaFarge has clearly deserved more attention. This book tells the story of music in St. Louis, from the symphonic to the singer/songwriter, from the radio stations that propelled it to the fanzines that documented it, from the musicians who left here for greater fame to those who stayed and made this town more vibrant. This is the first time that all the tributaries of the great St. Louis river of song have been covered in one place; classical, jazz, blues, R&B, rock’n’roll, country, hip hop, and more. Seating in Hotchkiss Chapel is limited and registrations are required.

Curious about green burial but don't know what or who to ask? Join Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum's Green Burial expert, Gracie Griffin, as she provides a closer look at green burial practices, dispels myths, and explores some exciting and fascinating options available throughout the world. You will learn about the range of "green" funeral and cemetery options available today- like being "planted" in a meadow or amongst the trees, what one can expect when choosing a green service, and the environmental benefits of green burial as compared to cremation and traditional burial. This 90 minute presentation and Q&A will be held in at Hotchkiss Chapel at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Green arrow signs will lead you from our main entrance at 4947 W. Florissant Ave. to the chapel.

Come explore our very own botanical garden, Wildwood Valley Gardens. BCA staff horticulturist Dee Van Huss will be on hand to highlight the plant varieties and design of the garden.  We encourage you to bring a picnic snack or lunch as was the custom when Bellefontaine Cemetery was established in 1849. > This event is free, no registration required. > Well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. > Once you enter the gates, follow the arrows to the tour parking. Wildwood Valley Gardens  

Bellefontaine Cemetery and the Missouri Botanical Garden have been linked since 1858 when Henry Shaw created the garden. Plants and people have created a bond between our two cultural institutions ever since. Join us for light refreshments and a guided tour of people and points of interest regarding the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. ♦ Suggested donation of $10 per registration. ♦ Wine, beer, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served. ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required. ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces. ♦ Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire. ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning.

Stroll the cemetery and arboretum on a two hour walk in the cooling hours before sunset.  This tour will be led by one of the cemetery’s Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historic figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain.  Please wear appropriate walking attire. Space is limited and reservations are required. We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. Sunset Strolls are free; however donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.

Located on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine Cemetery are over 100 Mausoleums. As St. Louisans had grand homes throughout the city, they also had grand mausoleums on the grounds of Bellefontaine. This tour focuses on 20 of these structures. Entrance into a few of these structures has been granted by the families. Explore these ‘Forever Homes’ with two guides who will share stories of the family and the structures. ♦ Space is limited, and reservations are required. ♦ Tour will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass. ♦ Please wear appropriate walking attire. ♦ Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. ♦ Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.

During this three-hour walking tour, you will explore the Civil War and the stories of those who lived during that tumultuous time in American history. The Bellefontaine Civil War tour will include military and civilians, men and women, and key figures from both sides of the conflict. ♦ Space is limited, and reservations are required. ♦ Tour will cover about 3 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass. ♦ Please wear appropriate walking attire. ♦ Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. ♦ Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.