Spring is near and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is in bloom! Join us for a free, socially-distanced 2-hour walking tour!  This 2-hour walk through the cemetery led by one of our Master Guides will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and various intriguing figures who eternally rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Particular attention will be paid to the cemetery's Horticulture side while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours. ♦ 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 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 Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Celebrate Arbor Day at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! Our 314 acres are open year-round for visitors to explore but, on this day, we will be including some additional activities to celebrate the value of trees in our lives and their importance to the environment. This year also marks Missouri's Bicentennial induction as the 24th state into the United States. Trees have played an essential part of our Missouri history and will continue to be part of its future. Tree Giveaway From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., our horticulture staff and volunteer gardeners will be available to 'talk trees' and answer tree-related questions about the arboretum and your property. We will be giving away 150 bare-root Missouri native saplings to the first visitors. First come, first serve. Arboretum Walking Tours Two arboretum walks will be available to discuss trees' importance to Missouri, past, present, and future. Reservations are required Limit of 15 per walk First walk is at 10:00 a.m The second tour is at 1:00 p.m. Each walk will be about 1.5 hours in length; expect to walk 1 mile along roads and slightly uneven terrain. Register now for the 10:00 a.m. walking tour! REGISTER NOW Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Celebrate Arbor Day at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! Our 314 acres are open year-round for visitors to explore but, on this day, we will be including some additional activities to celebrate the value of trees in our lives and their importance to the environment. This year also marks Missouri's Bicentennial induction as the 24th state into the United States. Trees have played an essential part of our Missouri history and will continue to be part of its future. Tree Giveaway From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., our horticulture staff and volunteer gardeners will be available to 'talk trees' and answer tree-related questions about the arboretum and your property. We will be giving away 150 bare-root Missouri native saplings to the first visitors. First come, first serve. Arboretum Walking Tours Two arboretum walks will be available to discuss trees' importance to Missouri, past, present, and future. Reservations are required Limit of 15 per walk First walk is at 10:00 a.m The second tour is at 1:00 p.m. Each walk will be about 1.5 hours in length; expect to walk 1 mile along roads and slightly uneven terrain. Register now for the 1:00 p.m. walking tour! REGISTER NOW Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

1904 World's Fair Open Day One hundred and seventeen years ago, on April 30, 1904, St. Louis was preparing to welcome 20 million visitors to the Grandest of World’s Fairs. Twenty million would enter the gates from April 1 until December 1, 1904. David R. Francis, President of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was vital in securing this event for the City of St. Louis. All eyes turned to St. Louis as the new century was on display in the fairs larger than life palaces, and new technology was front and center throughout the Fair Grounds. In our presentation, we will identify and explain some of the key figures in the creation and execution of the 1904 World’s Fair. Those who are featured in these presentations are forever at rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Make it a date night, a family night, or enjoy from your laptop computer! We have three dates for these free presentations. Reservations are required, so please sign up today! Register for the 1904 World's Fair Presentation via Zoom REGISTER NOW Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Mausoleum I Walking Tours Located on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine Cemetery are over 100 Mausoleums. As St. Louisans had grand homes throughout the city, they also had grand mausoleums on the grounds of Bellefontaine. This tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of these elegant structures. The families have granted entrance into a few of these mausoleums. Explore these iconic structures with two guides who will share stories of the families and the mausoleums. Reservations are required Tour will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. Reserve your Mausoleum I Walking Tour ticket(s) (10 a.m. until noon) REGISTER NOW Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Mausoleum II Walking Tours Located on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine Cemetery are over 100 Mausoleums. As St. Louisans had grand homes throughout the city, they also had grand mausoleums on the grounds of Bellefontaine. This tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of these elegant structures. The families have granted entrance into a few of these mausoleums. Explore these iconic structures with two guides who will share stories of the families and the mausoleums. Reservations are required Tour will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. Reserve your Mausoleum II Walking Tour ticket(s) (1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.)   REGISTER NOW Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

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  

Spring is near and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is in bloom! Join us for a free, socially-distanced 2-hour walking tour!  This 2-hour walk through the cemetery led by one of our Master Guides will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and various intriguing figures who eternally rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Particular attention will be paid to the cemetery's Horticulture side while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours. ♦ 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 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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Spring is near and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is in bloom! Join us for a free, socially-distanced 2-hour walking tour!  This 2-hour walk through the cemetery led by one of our Master Guides will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and various intriguing figures who eternally rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Particular attention will be paid to the cemetery's Horticulture side while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours. ♦ 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 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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Horticulture Walking Tours Join one of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretums horticulturalists for a stroll through the cemetery focusing on trees, shrubs, and flowering plants within the collections. Tours will be approximately two hours and may cover up to 1 mile of walking on flat to moderately sloped and uneven terrain. All tours will meet at the entrance gatehouse and may caravan to a spot within the cemetery for further exploration. REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT These presentations 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

Spring is near and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is in bloom! Join us for a free, socially-distanced 2-hour walking tour!  This 2-hour walk through the cemetery led by one of our Master Guides will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and various intriguing figures who eternally rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Particular attention will be paid to the cemetery's Horticulture side while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours. ♦ 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 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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Bellefontaine Cemetery's Historic Tour Line Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is a key cultural institution in St. Louis, offering visitors a beautiful atmosphere for exploring history, art, architecture, and nature. We have a 3.7-mile line to follow while in your car, bike, or on foot for your self-guided tour. An interactive map is available on our website, or you can find a paper copy outside of our office doors, highlighting 38 historic stops along the "Historic Tour Line". Join us for an exciting, 50-minute Zoom presentation that will follow our Historic Tour Line of the cemetery. Attending this online presentation gives you a chance to review the stops along the tour in advance of your next visit. Photographs and the dialogue will give a feel for your pending visit. REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT These presentations 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

Art and Architecture Walking Tour This walking tour will introduce you to the stories of the stones themselves. Our Master Guides will lead this 2-hour walking tour past beautiful statuary, artists who have been laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery, and even into some wonderful examples of architecture. ♦   Space is limited and reservations are required ♦   Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass ♦   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  

Caravan Tour This 2-hour tour will utilize your transportation. A Master Guide will lead the caravan through the cemetery and stop at points of interest to review in detail some of the rich histories of this rural cemetery. ♦   Space is limited and reservations are required ♦   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  

Spring is near and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is in bloom! Join us for a free, socially-distanced 2-hour walking tour!  This 2-hour walk through the cemetery led by one of our Master Guides will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and various intriguing figures who eternally rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Particular attention will be paid to the cemetery's Horticulture side while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours. ♦ 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 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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Bellefontaine Cemetery's Historic Tour Line Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is a key cultural institution in St. Louis, offering visitors a beautiful atmosphere for exploring history, art, architecture, and nature. We have a 3.7-mile line to follow while in your car, bike, or on foot for your self-guided tour. An interactive map is available on our website, or you can find a paper copy outside of our office doors, highlighting 38 historic stops along the "Historic Tour Line". Join us for an exciting, 50-minute Zoom presentation that will follow our Historic Tour Line of the cemetery. Attending this online presentation gives you a chance to review the stops along the tour in advance of your next visit. Photographs and the dialogue will give a feel for your pending visit. REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT These presentations 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

Mausoleum I Walking Tours Located on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine Cemetery are over 100 Mausoleums. As St. Louisans had grand homes throughout the city, they also had grand mausoleums on the grounds of Bellefontaine. This tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of these elegant structures. The families have granted entrance into a few of these mausoleums. Explore these iconic structures with two guides who will share stories of the families and the mausoleums. Reservations are required Tour will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. Reserve your Mausoleum I Walking Tour ticket(s) (10 a.m. until noon) Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Mausoleum II Walking Tours Located on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine Cemetery are over 100 Mausoleums. As St. Louisans had grand homes throughout the city, they also had grand mausoleums on the grounds of Bellefontaine. This tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of these elegant structures. The families have granted entrance into a few of these mausoleums. Explore these iconic structures with two guides who will share stories of the families and the mausoleums. Reservations are required Tour will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. Reserve your Mausoleum II Walking Tour ticket(s) (1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.) Get Tickets Here   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Spring is near and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is in bloom! Join us for a free, socially-distanced 2-hour walking tour!  This 2-hour walk through the cemetery led by one of our Master Guides will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and various intriguing figures who eternally rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Particular attention will be paid to the cemetery's Horticulture side while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours. ♦ 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 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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Curious about green burial but don't know what or who to ask? Join Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum's Green Burial expert, Gracie Griffin, as she provides a closer look at green burial practices, dispels myths, and explores some exciting and fascinating options available throughout the world. You will learn about the range of "green" funeral and cemetery options available today- like being "planted" in a meadow or amongst the trees, what one can expect when choosing a green service, and the environmental benefits of green burial as compared to cremation and traditional burial. This 60-minute presentation and Q&A will be held virtually over Zoom Video Conference.  You will receive an email with the zoom link after you complete your registration. Sign Up Now!

Horticulture Walking Tours Join one of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretums horticulturalists for a stroll through the cemetery focusing on trees, shrubs, and flowering plants within the collections. Tours will be approximately two hours and may cover up to 1 mile of walking on flat to moderately sloped and uneven terrain. All tours will meet at the entrance gatehouse and may caravan to a spot within the cemetery for further exploration. REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT These presentations 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

Spring is near and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is in bloom! Join us for a free, socially-distanced 2-hour walking tour!  This 2-hour walk through the cemetery led by one of our Master Guides will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and various intriguing figures who eternally rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Particular attention will be paid to the cemetery's Horticulture side while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours. ♦ 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 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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org

Bellefontaine Cemetery's Historic Tour Line Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is a key cultural institution in St. Louis, offering visitors a beautiful atmosphere for exploring history, art, architecture, and nature. We have a 3.7-mile line to follow while in your car, bike, or on foot for your self-guided tour. An interactive map is available on our website, or you can find a paper copy outside of our office doors, highlighting 38 historic stops along the "Historic Tour Line". Join us for an exciting, 50-minute Zoom presentation that will follow our Historic Tour Line of the cemetery. Attending this online presentation gives you a chance to review the stops along the tour in advance of your next visit. Photographs and the dialogue will give a feel for your pending visit. REGISTER NOW!   MAKE A GIFT These presentations 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

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  

In the months of June, July, and August we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum in the cooling hours before sunset. 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 final place of rest. ♦ 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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org