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

Caravan Tour Join us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to four different locations inside historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each location, we will all exit our vehicles and Cathleen will give us a tour through history! First, we’ll visit a U.S. Senator involved in a duel on Bloody Island. Also, we’ll check out the Father of Digestion as well as a Medal of Honor recipient. Next stop, we’ll view the Busch Mausoleum and several riverboat pilots. William Clark’s memorial will be our next stop. It’s a large monument dedicated to his heroic efforts on the Voyage of Discovery. The last destination is Prospect Avenue. This is where the St. Louis movers and shakers of the early 1900s are buried. We will go into the Wainwright and Lemp Mausoleums. Bellefontaine Cemetery is a place to find inspiration and a place to honor life. ♦   Space is limited and reservations are required ♦   Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire as we will explore different areas upon leaving our vehicles. ♦   Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦   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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

1904 World's Fair and Bellefontaine Cemetery 120 years ago, St. Louis welcomed 20 million visitors to the Grandest of World’s Fairs from April 30 through 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 fair’s 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 the presentation by yourself. Reservations are required, so please sign up today! 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

  St. Louisans will celebrate the Eads Bridge at 150 years of use. Declared to be “Impractical and Impossible”, the Eads bridge still stands and is used daily. James Buchanan Eads, Chief Engineer, designed the bridge, but many others helped in its financing, opening, and maintenance. In this two-hour trolley tour, we will closely examine Eads, his bridge, other projects, and others who aided in making the vision real.   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 Tours 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

  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 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

Off-site Event Join Dan Fuller, Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site.   Beyond the Gates: Saints and Sinners at Bellefontaine Cemetery The era in which we live may impact the definition of a Saint or a Sinner. For example, Virginia Minor worked most of her life to make the world better for others. During the Civil War, she worked with the St. Louis Union Aid Society-a precursor to the American Red Cross. Later she would strive to secure women the right to vote. At first, Virginia tried using the 14th Amendment to vote in the Presidential of 1872. Moving forward, she would be a Suffragist for the cause. In 1894 at the time of her death, no clergy would officiate since Virginia was disrupting the natural order of the times! Learn how others in their time may have been classified and how we view their lives today.   Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. St. Louis County Library–Oak Bend Branch 842 S Holmes Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122 (314) 994-3300     Get more info here! REGISTER NOW!   For registration questions, please reach out to the event venue at (314) 994-3300   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org 

The Victorians left meaningful, and sometimes secret, messages and stories behind in stone. Our guides will reveal these clever meanings and messages as you stroll through the cemetery.   Enjoy beer, wine, and light hors d'oeuvres as you walk through the beautiful grounds of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Tickets are $15 per person. You can pay online now or at the event. Enter through the main gates on West Florissant Ave. and follow the signs to the event. Check in at the registration table and then enjoy your evening! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This is a rain-or-shine event. PLEASE NOTE - this is an after-hours event, and the gates will close promptly at 5:40 p.m.  ♦ Wine, beer, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served.♦ 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.♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning. Get Tickets Now

  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 Tours 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

Caravan Tour Join us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to four different locations inside historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each location, we will all exit our vehicles and Cathleen will give us a tour through history! First, we’ll visit a U.S. Senator involved in a duel on Bloody Island. Also, we’ll check out the Father of Digestion as well as a Medal of Honor recipient. Next stop, we’ll view the Busch Mausoleum and several riverboat pilots. William Clark’s memorial will be our next stop. It’s a large monument dedicated to his heroic efforts on the Voyage of Discovery. The last destination is Prospect Avenue. This is where the St. Louis movers and shakers of the early 1900s are buried. We will go into the Wainwright and Lemp Mausoleums. Bellefontaine Cemetery is a place to find inspiration and a place to honor life. ♦   Space is limited and reservations are required ♦   Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire as we will explore different areas upon leaving our vehicles. ♦   Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces ♦   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 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

  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 Tours 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

  Join us for a special two-hour trolley tour! This Arbor Day trolley tour will focus on general history of the Cemetery with an emphasis on our status as an ArbNet accredited Level III Arboretum! Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is Missouri's first and the World's 44th Level III Arboretum. BCA’s very own Director of Horticulture will discuss lesser-known and fascinating facts about the trees, plants, and shrubs that all contribute to the urban oasis beloved by so many... today, tomorrow, and forever.All registrants will receive a complimentary sapling (young tree) and gift bag.   This trolley tour is 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 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for a prompt 10:00 a.m. 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 Tours 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

Learn about Green Burial at Our Free Info Session 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, what one can expect when choosing a green service, and the environmental benefits of green burial as compared to cremation and traditional burial. This 1.5 hour presentation with a Q&A to follow will be held in Hotchkiss Chapel at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Enter the main gates (main entrance) of the Cemetery at 4947 W. Florissant Ave. then follow the signs to the Hotchkiss Chapel. This event is free. You must sign up to attend. Register now! REGISTER NOW!

All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special 1904 World’s Fair trolley tour! From David R. Francis to Isaac Taylor, this tour will spotlight the people who helped shape the event that took place in Forest Park from April 30 through December 1, 1904. 20 million visitors attended the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and some of those attendees traveled to Bellefontaine Cemetery to pay homage to a person directly connected to the new American Territory acquired in 1803! Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now! ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Off-site Event Join Joe Shields, Director of Development at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, for a public presentation off-site.   Beyond the Gates: 1904 World's Fair and the Louisiana Exposition at 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 those who were significant to the Fair happen to call Bellefontaine their final resting place. We will discuss David R. Francis, President of the LPE, and Isaac Taylor, Lead Architect of the Fair – we will tell many stories of their impact on the Fair and the region. Presented by Joe Shields.   Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Scenic Regional Library - Warrenton Branch 912 State Hwy 47, Warrenton, MO 63383 (636) 456-3321     Get more info and register here!   REGISTER NOW!   For registration questions, please reach out to the event venue at (636) 456-3321.   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 online VENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemetery PAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org 

Beer Barons at Bellefontaine Cemetery Join us for a ZOOM presentation about Bellefontaine’s Beer Barons! Beer making has been part of the St. Louis scene since the mid-1800s, and more than 60 Beer Barons are buried at Bellefontaine. The city became a leader in beer production because of our location, lots of clean water, unique cave systems used to lager beer, and a heavy migration of Germans who helped make and consume the product. Our presentation will focus on eleven of the more provocative Barons. Some well-known include Busch, Anheuser, and Lemp, as well as less prominent names like Max Feuerbacher and William Nolker. 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 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

  St. Louisans will celebrate the Eads Bridge at 150 years of use. Declared to be “Impractical and Impossible”, the Eads bridge still stands and is used daily. James Buchanan Eads, Chief Engineer, designed the bridge, but many others helped in its financing, opening, and maintenance. In this two-hour trolley tour, we will closely examine Eads, his bridge, other projects, and others who aided in making the vision real.   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 Tours 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

Bellefontaine Cemetery has over 100 private family mausoleums, and this tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of 10 of these grand structures. We invite you to explore these "forever homes" with our amazing Master Tour Guides. ♦ 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. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org

Bellefontaine Cemetery has over 100 private family mausoleums, and this tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of 10 of these grand structures. We invite you to explore these "forever homes" with our amazing Master Tour Guides. ♦ 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. 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org