Tickets on Sale NOW! Tenth Annual Historic Beer Barons TourSaturday, September 25, & Sunday, September 26, 2021 The final resting places of many of the early St. Louis beer barons such as Uhrig, Lemp, Wainwright, Anheuser, Busch, and Griesedieck can be found at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Their monuments speak of family fortunes won and lost, and how legacies intertwined as breweries merged, burned, closed, and re-opened. 2021 marks our Historic Beer Barons Tour’s tenth year! Spend a relaxing afternoon outdoors in Wildwood Valley Gardens with music, local beer, wine, and refreshments.  Enjoy stories of St. Louis’ Beer Heritage from Cameron Collins and Chris Nafsinger. Stroll at your leisure through Wildwood Valley’s fall colors or join a tour lead by our Horticulturists. Proceeds from the Beer Barons tour benefit the cemetery’s efforts in conservation, education, and community programming. DETAILS Wristbands are your ticket to the tasting tent. They will be mailed to you prior to the event. Taster Level ($40) wristbands include Tasting glass Food and Drinks 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tour video and speakers: Access to view an exclusive video tour shown during the event and watch re-enactors sharing the stories of some of the notable brewers laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery NO Trolley Tour and no merchandise are included with this level. Barons Level ($100) wristbands include Tasting glass Food and Drinks 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tour video and speakers: Access to view an exclusive video tour shown during the event and watch re-enactors sharing the stories of some of the notable brewers laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery 30-minute guided trolley tour that includes access inside of the Lemp and Wainwright mausoleums 10th Anniversary T-shirt and tankard RESTRICTIONS Groups of larger than 8 should contact our office for accommodation, 314-880-8584 Pets are not allowed at this event. All attendees must be 21 or over. BUY TICKETS FOR THE LEVEL & TIME OF YOUR CHOICE! This event is from 2 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. You can arrive any time during the event to sample food and beverages for the duration of the event! SATURDAY 9/25/21 SUNDAY 9/26/21 Tasters Level $40, no trolley tour - SOLD OUT! Tasters Level $40, no trolley tour Baron Level $100 – 2:10 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 2:10 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 2:15 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 2:15 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 2:50 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 2:50 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 2:55 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 2:55 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 3:35 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 3:35 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 4:50 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 4:50 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 4:55 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 4:55 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 5:30 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 5:30 pm tour Baron Level $100 – 5:35 pm tour - SOLD OUT! Baron Level $100 – 5:35 pm tour   […]

Join us for our a “Leaf Walk” through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of September, October, and November we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum as the foliage transitions through the rich colors of Autumn. 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 Cemetery their eternal home. The tour will cover about two miles across moderate terrain, so please wear appropriate walking attire.   ♦ 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.   REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Bellefontaine Cemetery's Historic Tour Line Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is a key cultural institution in St. Louis, offering visitors a beautiful atmosphere for exploring history, art, architecture, and nature. We have a 3.7-mile line to follow while in your car, bike, or on foot for your self-guided tour. An interactive map is available on our website, or you can find a paper copy outside of our office doors, highlighting 38 historic stops along the "Historic Tour Line". Join us for an exciting, 50-minute Zoom presentation that will follow our Historic Tour Line of the cemetery. Attending this online presentation gives you a chance to review the stops along the tour in advance of your next visit. Photographs and the dialogue will give a feel for your pending visit. REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT These presentations are free. However, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Join us for our a “Leaf Walk” through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of September, October, and November we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum as the foliage transitions through the rich colors of Autumn. 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 Cemetery their eternal home. The tour will cover about two miles across moderate terrain, so please wear appropriate walking attire.   ♦ 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.   REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Cathleen’s Chapel Walking Tour Walking is the best way to experience a cemetery. It allows us to get up close to observe trees and plants as well as the symbols and images on monuments. This tour will begin inside the Hotchkiss Chapel, constructed in 1909. On our walk, we will visit the final resting place of Adolphus and Lily Busch, several Civil War generals, Steamboat captains, a contemporary artist, and the founder of kindergarten. You may not recognize their names, but their stories will intrigue you. ♦   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♦   We ask that everyone arrive 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 REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Join us for our a “Leaf Walk” through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of September, October, and November we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum as the foliage transitions through the rich colors of Autumn. 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 Cemetery their eternal home. The tour will cover about two miles across moderate terrain, so please wear appropriate walking attire.   ♦ 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.   REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Cemetery Symbolism at Bellefontaine Cemetery Iconography is the study or interpretation of images or symbols used on headstones, crypts, and mausoleums in a cemetery. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. The symbols on a person’s grave may help tell us something about their life.  Grave markers not only record the dearly departed’s name and date of birth and death, but the design can often indicate a person’s history, religion, ethnicity, culture, occupation, or social status as well as their pleasures, sorrows, and hopes for the afterlife. At Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, we provide architectural and symbolism in-person tours throughout the year. We’ve had so much interest in the symbols on various grave markers and mausoleums that we thought we’d do a video presentation to share more information about "iconography". Join us for an exciting, 50-minute Zoom presentation that will explain some of the different symbols you may see at Bellefontaine Cemetery. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT These presentations are free. However, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Mausoleum I Walking Tours 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 the history, iconography, and architecture of these elegant structures. The families have granted entrance into a few of these mausoleums. Explore these iconic structures with two guides who will share stories of the families and the mausoleums. 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. Reserve your Mausoleum I Walking Tour ticket(s) (10 a.m. until noon)     Get Tickets Here   MAKE A GIFT To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Mausoleum II Walking Tours 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 the history, iconography, and architecture of these elegant structures. The families have granted entrance into a few of these mausoleums. Explore these iconic structures with two guides who will share stories of the families and the mausoleums. 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. Reserve your Mausoleum II Walking Tour ticket(s) (1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.)   Get Tickets Here   MAKE A GIFT To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Join us for our a “Leaf Walk” through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of September, October, and November we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum as the foliage transitions through the rich colors of Autumn. 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 Cemetery their eternal home. The tour will cover about two miles across moderate terrain, so please wear appropriate walking attire.   ♦ 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.   REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Horticulture Walking Tours Join one of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretums horticulturalists for a walking tour exploring the eastern sides of the Cemetery. From prairie to forest, this tour will explore native plants found at Evergreen Meadow and the surrounding natural areas of BCA. We will also talk about and visit native restoration areas in progress within this area. Be prepared to walk on uneven terrain with moderate slopes. All tours will meet at the cemetery entrance gatehouse and depart toward Evergreen Meadow at 9 a.m. promptly. Please arrive 30 minutes early. REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT These presentations are free. However, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Carol's Willow Walk What do a pioneer, a chocolatier, and a major league baseball player have in common? They're all part of the Willow Walking Tour presented by Master Guide Carol! This casual walking tour combines brief sketches of some of our permanent residents, iconography, and history that brought Bellefontaine cemetery into reality in the 19th century. This tour is a good introduction to exploring cemeteries. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and insect spray! ♦   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♦   We ask that everyone arrive 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   REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. To make a gift to the Friends of Bellefontaine, email Cara Crocker or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org