Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum presents a special tour with Carol Shepley author of St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline, Blues, Baseball, Books, Crooks, Civil Rights, and the River. During the tour through Bellefontaine Cemetery, Carol will highlight some of the persons, places, and events identified in her newly released publication. After the two-hour tour is complete, join Carol in the Gate House for a book signing.  

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.

After you cast your vote, we invite you to celebrate by visiting the resting place of Virginia Minor, women's vote suffragist and all around rabble-rouser. You can add your "I Voted" sticker alongside many other St. Louisans at her gravesite. The cemetery will be open from 8:00 - 5:00.  Once inside the gates, follow the  directional arrows to Virginia Minor's gravesite.  

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery 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.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and 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 Save Save Save Save

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery 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.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and 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 Save Save Save Save

Help honor Thomas Clement Fletcher, Governor of the State of Missouri 1865-1869, with the dedication of his Missouri Governor marker. Thomas was the first native born son of Missouri to become Governor. He governed Missouri through the final years of the Civil War and the challenging beginning of Reconstruction. An abolitionist from a young age, Fletcher issued a "Proclamation of Freedom" on January 11, 1865, adding his personal endorsement to the ordinance passed the same day by the state constitutional convention, abolishing slavery in Missouri. Speaking at the dedication will be Dr. Huss Ph.D. in American Studies from St. Louis University. Fletcher House will be present with artifacts from the Fletcher House located in Hillsboro, Missouri. Ceremonies will be 11:30-12:30 lead by members of General Thomas C. Fletcher Camp #47 - Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Louisa Volker Auxiliary #215 - Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Upon arriving at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, proceed through the main gate and follow the directional arrows to the event location.

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery 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.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and 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 Save Save Save Save

Enjoy a two-hour walk through the changing fall colors of the cemetery 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.  Dazzling colors and cooler temperatures make this time of the year a must to come visit.   ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required ♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦ Prepare for insects and 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 Save Save Save Save