Off-site Event Join Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site. Beyond the Gates: African American History at Bellefontaine Cemetery A misconception about Bellefontaine Cemetery is that the grounds were only for 'some' St. Louisans. On the contrary, as a non-sectarian Cemetery, Bellefontaine has been open to 'all' since its beginning in 1849. African American history is a vibrant topic on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine. From Mother Baltimore to John Berry Meachum to Ida Woolfolk, African American history has always been present in this Rural Cemetery.     Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. St Louis County Library–Jamestown Bluffs Branch 4153 N Hwy 67 Florissant, MO 63034-2825 (314) 994-3300 Get more info and register here! REGISTER NOW! For registration questions, please reach out to the event venue. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Off-site Event Join Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site. Beyond the Gates: African American History at Bellefontaine Cemetery A misconception about Bellefontaine Cemetery is that the grounds were only for 'some' St. Louisans. On the contrary, as a non-sectarian Cemetery, Bellefontaine has been open to 'all' since its beginning in 1849. African American history is a vibrant topic on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine. From Mother Baltimore to John Berry Meachum to Ida Woolfolk, African American history has always been present in this Rural Cemetery.     Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. St Louis County Library–Rock Road Branch 10267 St Charles Rock Rd St Ann, MO 63074 (314) 994-3300 Get more info and register here! REGISTER NOW! For registration questions, please reach out to the event venue. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Off-site Event Join Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site. Beyond the Gates: African American History at Bellefontaine Cemetery A misconception about Bellefontaine Cemetery is that the grounds were only for 'some' St. Louisans. On the contrary, as a non-sectarian Cemetery, Bellefontaine has been open to 'all' since its beginning in 1849. African American history is a vibrant topic on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine. From Mother Baltimore to John Berry Meachum to Ida Woolfolk, African American history has always been present in this Rural Cemetery.     Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. St Louis County Library–Florissant Valley Branch 195 N New Florissant Rd Florissant, MO 63031 (314) 994-3300 Get more info and register here! REGISTER NOW! For registration questions, please reach out to the event venue. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Black History at Bellefontaine Cemetery February is Black History Month. Bellefontaine Cemetery holds fascinating and still developing stories of famous and forgotten Black St. Louisans. Please join us for a free African American History presentation via Zoom video conferencing. We will explore the rich heritage of African Americans connected to Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum during these 50-minute presentations. Dan Fuller, our Volunteer and Event Coordinator, will share historical stories about Susan J. Rutherford, Priscilla Baltimore, Dr. Helen Elizabeth Nash, Reverend John Berry and Mary Meachum, Nelly “Aunt Nelly" Warren, Ida Woolfolk, Sherman Parker, and many more. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Off-site Event Join Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site. Beyond the Gates: African American History at Bellefontaine Cemetery A misconception about Bellefontaine Cemetery is that the grounds were only for 'some' St. Louisans. On the contrary, as a non-sectarian Cemetery, Bellefontaine has been open to 'all' since its beginning in 1849. African American history is a vibrant topic on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine. From Mother Baltimore to John Berry Meachum to Ida Woolfolk, African American history has always been present in this Rural Cemetery.     Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. St Louis County Library–Parkview Branch 8400 Delport Dr. St. Louis, MO 63114 (314) 994-3300 Get more info and register here! REGISTER NOW! For registration questions, please reach out to the event venue. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Off-site Event Join Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site. Beyond the Gates: African American History at Bellefontaine Cemetery A misconception about Bellefontaine Cemetery is that the grounds were only for 'some' St. Louisans. On the contrary, as a non-sectarian Cemetery, Bellefontaine has been open to 'all' since its beginning in 1849. African American history is a vibrant topic on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine. From Mother Baltimore to John Berry Meachum to Ida Woolfolk, African American history has always been present in this Rural Cemetery.     Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. St. Louis County Library–Mid-County Branch  7821 Maryland Ave St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 994-3300 Get more info and register here! REGISTER NOW! For registration questions, please reach out to the event venue. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Join us for a 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 two-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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is excited to bring you our Third Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until noon in our service yard. Once you enter the Cemetery gates, directional signs will guide you to the location. This event will rain or shine at Bellefontaine Cemetery, 4947 W. Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115. Browse items from the Cemetery, our volunteers, and a few antique dealers. Furniture, clothing, collectibles from past Cemetery events, and assorted items will be available for sale. A percentage of proceeds will go to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery. The Friends is a 501c3 that supports historic preservation, conservation efforts, and educational purposes, such as funding tours for local youths when they may not be available within their school district. No RSVP is necessary! Stop by, support a great cause, and then take your own self-guided tour through the Cemetery and Arboretum! Maps will be available to guide you on your way through the 314 acres.