Cathleen’s Walk The adventure begins with a drive to the William Clark Plot.  Walking to the ideal way to observe the cemetery.  It is easy to view monuments and take in the scenic view.  After checking out William Clark’s family plot, we will visit the graves of three Civil War participants and an African American doctor who changed health care in St. Louis.  Down the road, there are two suffragists.  Across the street is the Hempstead family plot, which is the oldest in the cemetery.  Hidden under some trees, we’ll discover a statue of a seven-year-old boy looking dapper in his knickers as well as an iron cross revealing the last name of Chouteau.  By telling their stories and visiting their graves, we hope to keep their memories alive. ♦   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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

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 their last address. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain.  Please wear appropriate fall walking attire.  Room is limited and reservations are required.  Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure.    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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: gayle@bcastl.org

Heroes I: Firefighters of St. Louis and Bellefontaine Cemetery Heroes can come from many different public service roles, such as firefighters, police officers, and military service members, just to name some of the most obvious. This first of a three-part exploration goes into detail concerning St. Louis's rich Fire Fighter heritage. Stating with early Volunteer forces and carrying up to the modern era, we will look at the area's rich history. St. Louis has a right to be proud of its Firefighter history, and those who helped form it should be remembered. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org