Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum in the cooling hours of dusk. 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. During this time of the day, more of Bellefontaine's wildlife becomes more active. Birds, small mammals and maybe even one the of the cemetery foxes might be seen. ♦ 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 Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save 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. Save Save Save Save Save
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1-hour Hatha Yoga | All-Levels Come join us for an hour long yoga class focused on listening, breathing, and moving with intent. Jillian Flores, RYT certified instructor, empowers each student to focus on their personal sense of strength. This class is well-rounded, fun and welcomes all-levels and explores a range of poses. The class will cost $10.00 and will be collected at the time of the event. Upon entering the cemetery follow green interlocking "BC" directional arrow signs to the event location.
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During this three hour Walking Tour you will experience the Civil War in St. Louis through the stories of those who lived during that tumultuous time. ♦ 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 Save Save Save
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum in the cooling hours of dusk. 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. During this time of the day, more of Bellefontaine's wildlife becomes more active. Birds, small mammals and maybe even one the of the cemetery foxes might be seen. ♦ 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 Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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Enjoy a 2-hour bus tour traveling through historic Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum. 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. 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 Buses/Trolleys are climate controlled, but weather appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available. These tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.
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Join the women of the Missouri Women’s Suffrage Movement to learn and celebrate the role of Missouri women who fought for equal voting rights 100 years ago! Activities will include a march, the singing of suffrage songs and a rally. Celebrate the stories of Virginia Minor, the first president of the Woman's Suffrage Association of Missouri, Edna Gellhorn, organizer of the 1916 Golden Lane Protest, and Florence Wyman Richardson, the first president of the St. Louis Equal Suffrage League. |
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum in the cooling hours of dusk. 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. During this time of the day, more of Bellefontaine's wildlife becomes more active. Birds, small mammals and maybe even one the of the cemetery foxes might be seen. ♦ 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 Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum in the cooling hours of dusk. 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. During this time of the day, more of Bellefontaine's wildlife becomes more active. Birds, small mammals and maybe even one the of the cemetery foxes might be seen. ♦ 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 Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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Join us for a walking tour through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! Discover a variety of inscriptions and stories located in the cemetery with Master Guide Jerry. The tour will cover about 1.5 miles of moderate terrain. |
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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. |
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum in the cooling hours of dusk. 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. During this time of the day, more of Bellefontaine's wildlife becomes more active. Birds, small mammals and maybe even one the of the cemetery foxes might be seen. ♦ 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 Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum. Cathleen will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk. As a Master Guide with Bellefontaine for many years, Cathleen has a vast knowledge about the cemetery and its history. ♦ 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 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. Save Save Save Save Save
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During this three hour Walking Tour you will experience the Civil War in St. Louis through the stories of those who lived during that tumultuous time. ♦ 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 Save Save Save
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Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum in the cooling hours of dusk. 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. During this time of the day, more of Bellefontaine's wildlife becomes more active. Birds, small mammals and maybe even one the of the cemetery foxes might be seen. ♦ 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 Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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