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Black History Month Tour

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum

Celebrate Black History Month at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Master Guides will lead a 2 hour bus tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in Black History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. 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 Bus is climate controlled but weather appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available. Theses tours are free, however donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.

African American History at Bellefontaine Cemetery

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum

Join us at Hotchkiss Chapel for a one hour presentation focused on the history of African Americans interred at Bellefontiane. We'll discuss historic figures such as Rev. John Richard Anderson and John Berry Meachum as well as how Free People of Color and Slaves alike came to rest at Bellefontaine. Following the presentation, attendees are invited to caravan to a handful of grave sites highlighted durring the talk. Plan to arrive at 1:15 or earlier to allow for a prompt start at 1:30 pm. This is a rain or shine event. Please wear weather apropriate attire and footware for walking through the cemetery.