Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum. Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk. A highlight of our spring walking tours is seeing Bellefontaine's 250,000 daffodils in bloom! ♦ 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 The tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save
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***SOLD OUT*** Please note that this tour is now SOLD OUT. To be put on the waiting list please contact Dan Fuller - dfuller@bellefontainecemetery.org or call our office at (314) 381-0750. Enjoy a two-hour trolley tour traveling through historic Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum. Cemetery Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures central to the role of women in our region who are buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features on the cemetery grounds. ♦ Seating is limited and reservations are required. ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt departure at 10:00 am ♦ The buses/trolleys are climate controlled but weather appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning The tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum. Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk. A highlight of our spring walking tours is seeing Bellefontaine's 250,000 daffodils in bloom! ♦ 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 Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save
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***SOLD OUT*** Please note that this tour is now SOLD OUT. To be put on the waiting list please contact Dan Fuller - dfuller@bellefontainecemetery.org or call our office at (314) 381-0750. Enjoy a two-hour bus/trolley tour traveling through historic Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum. Cemetery Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found on the cemetery grounds. ♦ Seating is limited and reservations are required. ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt departure at 10:00 am ♦ The buses are climate controlled but weather appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning The tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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This two-hour walk with Master Guides Tom and Dan will focus on Prospect Avenue - home to many of Bellefontaine's mausolea. After meeting at Willow Gate House to organize, the tour group will drive and park near a southern point in the cemetery. The walk will cover less than a mile of moderate terrain and visit 20 mausolea. Permission has been granted to enter; the Wainwright, Lemp and Pierce mausolea for this tour. Information will be given on the people and the structures which house these notable St. Louis families including, Cupples, Brown, Bixby, Waldbart and Spink. ♦ 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.
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the Willow Gatehouse section of the cemetery. Carol will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine. Carol has gathered a unique set of stories to share along the tour. ♦ 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 Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save |
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum. Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk. A highlight of our spring walking tours is seeing Bellefontaine's 250,000 daffodils in bloom! ♦ 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 The tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save
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***SOLD OUT*** Please note that this tour is now SOLD OUT. To be put on the waiting list please contact Dan Fuller - dfuller@bellefontainecemetery.org or call our office at (314) 381-0750. Enjoy a two-hour trolley tour traveling through historic Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum. Cemetery Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures central to the role of women in our region who are buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features on the cemetery grounds. ♦ Seating is limited and reservations are required. ♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt departure at 10:00 am ♦ The buses/trolleys are climate controlled but weather appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available ♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning The tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum. Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk. A highlight of our spring walking tours is seeing Bellefontaine's 250,000 daffodils in bloom! ♦ 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 The tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save Save
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED Limited registrations available at event. Run or walk a 5K journey through history and nature. Founded in 1849, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum has been the final resting place for many of St. Louis’s notable figures including William Clark, Adolphus Busch, and the Lemp Family. Celebrated architecture such as the Wainwright Mausoleum, Hotchkiss Chapel, and the ‘Girl in the Glass Box’ can also be found on the grounds. The cemetery has a diverse collection of over 7,000 trees and shrub varieties in its arboretum making an enjoyable run/walk through history and nature. The Fox Trot is a nod to our resident foxes who, according to Native American Tradition, represent the spirit of one’s ancestors when seen on a burial ground. Proceeds from the run will benefit the Friends of Bellefontaine mission to support the cemetery’s conservation and preservation efforts and to support educational and cultural opportunities for the community. $25 for Adults age 15+ $15 for Youth 14 and under Participants receive long sleeve Fox Trot logo shirt. Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum. Master Guides will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk. A highlight of our spring walking tours is seeing Bellefontaine's 250,000 daffodils in bloom! ♦ 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 The tour is free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. Save Save Save Save Save
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