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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org  

Join us for our first “Leaf Walk” through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for the 2021 season! 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 summer 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