Join us for our a brisk spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum. This 2-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Horticulture Tour - Daffodil Walk One of our horticulturalists will lead this walk through the cemetery, highlighting our expansive daffodil displays throughout the property and focusing on areas with heirloom varieties dating back to the 1800s and early 1900s. The walk will also include information on several tree species on display at this time of the year. 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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Women's History at Bellefontaine Cemetery March is Women's History Month. Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is the final resting place of several strong, inspirational women who have impacted history as we know it. This list includes a Nobel prize-winning scientist (Gerty Cori), a Pulitzer-prize winning poet (Sara Teasdale), an Olympic gold medalist (Martha N. Brown), and author of one of the world's most widely read cookbooks (Irma Rombauer), a survivor of the Titanic (Elisabeth W. Robert), a spy (Margaret McClure), the "Mother of Kindergarten" (Susan Blow), and generations of suffragists who fought tirelessly to secure the right to vote for women. Join us for an exciting, 50-minute Zoom presentation. We will explore the rich heritage of Women's History connected to Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum in this 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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Sips, Souls, and Strolls: Suffragists We are excited to announce the return of our popular Sips, Souls, and Strolls events! Enjoy a pleasant evening of light refreshments, beautiful surroundings, and a leisurely tour at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. From 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on April 1, 15, and 29, 2022, you can explore women's suffrage. From the St. Louis Union Aid Society created in reaction to Wilson creek (August 1861) to the formation of the Woman's Suffrage Association of Missouri (May 1867), St. Louis women were on the cutting edge of securing the Right to Vote. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served. Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces. Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire. This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning. Space is limited and reservations are required. Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $10 Your donation helps our nonprofit cover refreshments and marketing expenses. Proceeds cover our free community programs and services. Register now to participate! REGISTER NOW! |
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Our trolley tours are back with limited capacity. This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Our trolley tours are from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.♦ Trolley tour tickets are $5 each. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT 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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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 grand structures. Entrance into a few of these mausoleums has been granted by the families. Explore these ‘Forever Homes’ with guides who will share stories of the family and the structures. ♦ Space is limited, and reservations are required ♦ Tour will cover less than 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. ♦ Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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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 grand structures. Entrance into a few of these mausoleums has been granted by the families. Explore these ‘Forever Homes’ with guides who will share stories of the family and the structures. ♦ Space is limited, and reservations are required ♦ Tour will cover less than 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. ♦ Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Cathleen’s Chapel Walking Tour Walking is the ideal way to observe the cemetery. Our Walk with Cathleen begins at Wildwood Valley. A variety of plants bloom from spring to fall. We will pass a suffragist, a doctor who helped save St. Louis during the 1918 pandemic, and a cookbook author. We'll learn about riverboat pilots and civil war participants on the way to the Busch Mausoleum. By hearing their stories and visiting their graves, we honor their deeds and keep their memories alive. ♦ 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Join us for our a brisk spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum. This 2-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Horticulture Tour - Daffodil Walk One of our horticulturalists will lead this walk through the cemetery, highlighting our expansive daffodil displays throughout the property and focusing on areas with heirloom varieties dating back to the 1800s and early 1900s. The walk will also include information on several tree species on display at this time of the year. 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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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 grand structures. Entrance into a few of these mausoleums has been granted by the families. Explore these ‘Forever Homes’ with guides who will share stories of the family and the structures. ♦ Space is limited, and reservations are required ♦ Tour will cover less than 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. ♦ Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Bellefontaine Cemetery's 7th Annual Fox Trot 5K + Kit Crawl 10K Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum’s 314 acres during the emergence of Spring. The rolling hills of Bellefontaine will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives commemorated on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi and the over 9,000 trees throughout the cemetery. Participate in-person or virtually. In-Person 5K/10K - Saturday, April 9th Check-in 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:35 a.m. Registration for the chip-timed in-person runs includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal. Register by Noon on March 14 to get your race shirt and medal delivered directly to you. Estimated shipping date is March 28. After March 14, there will be a limited number of shirts available. These shirts will be available for pick up on race day. Virtual 5K/10K - complete your walk/run on your own turf anytime between April 10-17. Registration Includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal. You must register by March 14 to get a race shirt and medal. Estimated shipping date is March 28. Register Now to Participate! REGISTER NOW! Registration Fees 5K in-person race or virtual race with t-shirt and medal = $35 5K in-person race or virtual race without t-shirt and medal = $15 10K in-person race or virtual race with t-shirt and medal = $50 10K in-person race or virtual race without t-shirt and medal = $30 Proceeds from the race support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the cemetery’s community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours. Learn more and register here. Packet Pickup Info Shirts and medals will be mailed out after registration. In-Person participants must pick their bib up at the race on race morning from 7:30am-8:30am. Awards Awards will be given to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the 5K and 10K (in-person only). Contact information Event contact: Cara Crocker Phone314-381-0750 Restrictions: For the safety of Fox Trot, participant’s bicycles and pets on leashes will not be permitted in the race. |
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Join us for our a brisk spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum. This 2-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery 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 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 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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Horticulture Hike Walking Tours Join one of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretums horticulturalists for a walking tour. This stroll through the cemetery will focus on trees, shrubs, and flowering plants. Be prepared to walk on uneven terrain with moderate slopes. 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 brisk spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum. This 2-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Sips, Souls, and Strolls: Suffragists We are excited to announce the return of our popular Sips, Souls, and Strolls events! Enjoy a pleasant evening of light refreshments, beautiful surroundings, and a leisurely tour at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. From 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on April 1, 15, and 29, 2022, you can explore women's suffrage. From the St. Louis Union Aid Society created in reaction to Wilson creek (August 1861) to the formation of the Woman's Suffrage Association of Missouri (May 1867), St. Louis women were on the cutting edge of securing the Right to Vote. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served. Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces. Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire. This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning. Space is limited and reservations are required. Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $10 Your donation helps our nonprofit cover refreshments and marketing expenses. Proceeds cover our free community programs and services. Register now to participate! REGISTER NOW! |
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Our trolley tours are back with limited capacity. This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Our trolley tours are from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.♦ Trolley tour tickets are $5 each. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT 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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Caravan Tour Join us for a guided caravan tour! Follow along in your own car as we drive to four locations within the cemetery. Wildwood Valley is our first stop where flowers bloom from the spring until fall, and a famous doctor, a suffragist, and a cookbook author are buried nearby. Next, we’ll explore the mausoleums on Prospect and will be granted entry to the Wainwright Tomb and Lemp Mausoleum. William Clark’s plot is our third destination. The large monument is dedicated to his heroic efforts on the Voyage of Discovery. At our last stop, we’ll check out the Busch Mausoleum and investigate riverboat pilots. ♦ 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Carol's Willow Walking Tour What do a pioneer, a chocolatier, and a major league baseball player have in common? They're all part of the Willow Walk Tour presented by Master Guide Carol. This casual walking tour combines brief sketches of some of our permanent residents, iconography, and history that brought Bellefontaine cemetery into reality in the 19th century. A good introduction to exploring cemeteries. Wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and insect spray! ♦ Space is limited and reservations are required♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Stop by the Earth Day Festival at the Muny Grounds in Forest Park and visit Bellefontaine Cemetery at booth H-4 and H-5. We will be featuring information about green burial, flameless cremation, our commitment to sustainability, and tours of the cemetery. View the festival map |
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Stop by the Earth Day Festival at the Muny Grounds in Forest Park and visit Bellefontaine Cemetery at booth H-4 and H-5. We will be featuring information about green burial, flameless cremation, our commitment to sustainability, and tours of the cemetery. View the festival map |
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Our trolley tours are back with limited capacity. This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Our trolley tours are from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.♦ Trolley tour tickets are $5 each. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT 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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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 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 brisk spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum. This 2-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Sips, Souls, and Strolls: Suffragists We are excited to announce the return of our popular Sips, Souls, and Strolls events! Enjoy a pleasant evening of light refreshments, beautiful surroundings, and a leisurely tour at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. From 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on April 1, 15, and 29, 2022, you can explore women's suffrage. From the St. Louis Union Aid Society created in reaction to Wilson creek (August 1861) to the formation of the Woman's Suffrage Association of Missouri (May 1867), St. Louis women were on the cutting edge of securing the Right to Vote. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served. Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces. Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire. This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning. Space is limited and reservations are required. Purchase your tickets today! Tickets are $10 Your donation helps our nonprofit cover refreshments and marketing expenses. Proceeds cover our free community programs and services. Register now to participate! REGISTER NOW!
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Join us for our a brisk spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum. This 2-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the Horticulture side of the cemetery 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 onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: ccrocker@bcastl.org
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Arbor Day Event Staff will also be leading two walking tours through the Arboretum. Tour times are at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Each tour will be about 1.5 hours long, walking on moderately flat terrain, less than one mile in length. All activities will be at the entrance at 4947 W. Florissant, St. Louis, MO 63115. Tour registration is required. Register now! 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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Our trolley tours are back with limited capacity. This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Our trolley tours are from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.♦ Trolley tour tickets are $5 each. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT 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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