World War 1 Veterans at Bellefontaine Cemetery St. Louisans and their role in "The War to end all Wars" was significant. Participation in battles such as Château-Thierry, Soissons, and the Argonne Forest would see the loss of life of native sons while making America a world power for the first time. The Marines at Belleau Wood will earn a reputation still known throughout the world today, but at what cost? Even some of our local businesses and institutions played essential roles in the War effort. Learn some of their stories, all connected with St. Louis and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Sign up now for this free 50-minute Zoom presentation. 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Join us for our a “Leaf Walk” through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! 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 Cemetery their eternal home. The tour will cover about two miles across moderate terrain, so please wear appropriate walking attire. ♦ 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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1904 World's Fair and Bellefontaine Cemetery Home of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis hosted the most unforgettable of World's Fairs. Many of those instrumental in securing the honor and making the Fair happen are memorialized here at Bellefontaine Cemetery. We will discuss David R. Francis, President of the LPE, and Isaac Taylor, Lead Architect of the Fair, and share many stories of their impact on the Fair and the region. Sign up now for this free 50-minute Zoom presentation. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT These video 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is proud to participate in Historic Saint Louis’ annual "A Spirited Holiday Past." Join us at the cemetery this Saturday, December 4th, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Historic Hotchkiss Chapel. We will have re-enactors wearing era-appropriate attire, special programing throughout the day, two fire pits, holidays music, and roasted Chestnuts grown on our 314-acre accredited Arboretum. Special "Walks and Talks": We will have guided general and iconography outdoor walking tours and seated video presentations indoors from which you can choose. Each of the guided walks will be one hour over less than a mile of light terrain. The general walks will focus on historical stories, architecture, and some iconography. The iconography walks will focus on the imagery/symbols and their meanings. Iconography Outdoor Walking Tour, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. General Outdoor Walking Tour, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Mayors of St. Louis Indoor Presentation, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Iconography Walking Tour, 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. World War I Veterans Indoor Presentation, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Iconography Outdoor Walking Tour, 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. General Outdoor Walking Tour, 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. 1904 World's Fair Indoor Presentation, 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Space is limited for these walks and talks. To sign up for one of these special events, please email Dan Fuller and let him know which event you would like to attend. This free holiday event will be something the whole family can enjoy. We hope to see you here! For more information on all participating venues, please visit the Historic St. Louis website or their Facebook event page.
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Mayors of St. Louis Memorialized at Bellefontaine Cemetery The mayor of St. Louis is the chief executive officer of St. Louis's city government. Forty-seven people have held the office, four of whom—William Carr Lane, John Fletcher Darby, John Wimer, and John How—served non-consecutive terms. Twenty-one of these 47 mayors have been laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Some of these mayors held other political offices of our state; others fulfilled duties for other territories. Many had essential roles outside of politics, which aided in developing the city, the region, and the state. All their stories interweave to give a background of St. Louis's development. Sign up now for this free 50-minute Zoom presentation. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT These video 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Mayors of St. Louis Memorialized at Bellefontaine Cemetery The mayor of St. Louis is the chief executive officer of St. Louis's city government. Forty-seven people have held the office, four of whom—William Carr Lane, John Fletcher Darby, John Wimer, and John How—served non-consecutive terms. Twenty-one of these 47 mayors have been laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Some of these mayors held other political offices of our state; others fulfilled duties for other territories. Many had essential roles outside of politics, which aided in developing the city, the region, and the state. All their stories interweave to give a background of St. Louis's development. Sign up now for this free 50-minute Zoom presentation. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT These video 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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2021 marks our Historic Beer Barons Tour's tenth year! Last year our virtual tour allowed our far away Friends an opportunity to join the celebration. The virtual tour returns in 2021. You can support the cemetery's conservation, education, and community programming efforts with a purchase of the Tenth Anniversary Virtual Tour for $20. Watch the video whenever you would like—at any time on any day! The final resting places of many of the early St. Louis beer barons such as Uhrig, Lemp, Wainwright, Anheuser, Busch, and Griesedieck can be found at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Their monuments speak of family fortunes won and lost and how legacies intertwined as breweries merged, burned, closed, and re-opened. We have created this event to share their stories and celebrate the new and emerging craft beer movement in our community. You can support the cemetery's conservation, education, and community programming efforts with a purchase of the 10th Anniversary Beer Barons Tour video edition. This offer is only available through December 31st, 2021. Purchase a virtual ticket online now! Get your virtual ticket here: BUY A VIRTUAL PASS Please note, this is NOT an all-day event and the video does not have to be watched on Dec. 31, 2021. It's only listed on the calendar view that way so that an event could be created. This offer expires on Dec. 31, 2021, at midnight so buy your virtual pass now!
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