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Art, Artists, Sculpture and Architecture of Bellefontaine Cemetery

Luyties Monument Bellefontaine is filled with remarkable imagery and monumentation, much of which reveals clues about lives and times of the people they honor.  Led by Master Guide Tom Allen, this 2-hour walking tour will focus on the unique sculptures and mysterious messages found in the iconography of Bellefontaine Cemetery’s historic markers and monuments. Tom will also share stories of the artists, benefactors and models associated with these works of art. The tour will gather at Willow Gate House to organize, then caravan through the cemetery to park at Bellefontaine's Wild Wood Valley Gardens. ♦ 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 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.  

Genealogy Presentation

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum

This continuing Genealogy Presentation will introduce you to two families of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum: Rutledge and Hotchkiss. Join Angie, Bellefontaine Volunteer Genealogist, as she shares her work and knowledge of Edward Rutledge. She will share how she was able to use Bellefontaine Records to propel her research. On display will be some of the primary records used in this search. From 2:30-3:00 we will take a break so attendees can review the records and meander around the Historic Hotchkiss Chapel.  Volunteers will be on hand to share some of the stories of those buried in this section of the cemetery. At 3:00pm, Michele, Bellefontaine Volunteer Genealogist, will share her findings on Almerin Hotchkiss, yes a burial of Bellefontaine, but also our designer. Beginning with our records and some documents written by Almerin himself, Michelle will also share her search results taking Almerin back the Northeast and back some generations.  Again some of the original primary documents will be on display for review by attendees.