Arboretum Tour – Winter Shrub Walk Join us for a specialized horticulture tour of the grounds of Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum in winter, with one of our Horticulturists on staff. This tour will focus on the shrubs of the Arboretum’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, representing nearly 600 distinct species, selections, and varieties. Every horticulture tour is unique and will potentially cover different plants. Learn more about what makes Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum an extraordinary horticulture treasure in St. Louis! This tour will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5.00 Space is limited and reservations are required. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT Donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are always 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
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All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special tour! Master Guides will lead a 2-hour trolley tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in African American History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now! You may also make a donation at the event. Your donations allow us to cover trolley expenses. Proceeds support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the Cemetery's community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive at least 15 minutes early for a prompt 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
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All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special tour! Master Guides will lead a 2-hour trolley tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in African American History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now! You may also make a donation at the event. Your donations allow us to cover trolley expenses. Proceeds support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the Cemetery's community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive at least 15 minutes early for a prompt 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
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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. This trolley tour is Seating is limited and tickets are required. ♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt 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 free with a suggested donation of $5 each REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT Donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are always 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
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Horticulture Class – Pruning Trees and Shrubs Join our Director of Horticulture, James Faupel, for an indoor presentation to introduce you to pruning basics and tool care before heading out onto the Arboretum grounds to explore St. Louis’s most diverse tree collection. It may be cold, but winter is the absolute best time of year to prune most of your dormant trees and shrubs. Don’t forget to bring your favorite set of hand pruners, as well as your plant photography and note taking gear, and to dress for the weather! This class will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Space is limited, and reservations are required. The cost per person to attend is FREE, with a suggested donation of $15. Please wear appropriate walking attire and dress for cold winter weather. Room is limited and reservations are required. Please arrive at the main entrance between 15 to 20 minutes before class time for a prompt departure. Sign Up! MAKE A GIFT Donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are always 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 |
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All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special tour! Master Guides will lead a 2-hour trolley tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in African American History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now! You may also make a donation at the event. Your donations allow us to cover trolley expenses. Proceeds support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the Cemetery's community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive at least 15 minutes early for a prompt 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
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African American History and Bellefontaine Cemetery Celebrate Black History Month with Bellefontaine Cemetery, which 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 online video conferencing. We will explore the rich heritage of African Americans connected to Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum during this 50-minute presentation. Dan Fuller, our Cemetery Chronicler, will share historical stories about Susan J. Rutherford, Priscilla Baltimore, Dr. Helen Elizabeth Nash, Reverend John Berry, Mary Meachum, Nelly “Aunt Nelly” Warren, Ida Woolfolk, Sherman Parker, and many more. This free online presentation runs from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Watch from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be! Sign up now for this free online 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 Joe Shields or call our office at 314-381-0750. Make a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
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Arboretum Tour – Winter Shrub Walk Join us for a specialized horticulture tour of the grounds of Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum in winter, with one of our Horticulturists on staff. This tour will focus on the shrubs of the Arboretum’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, representing nearly 600 distinct species, selections, and varieties. Every horticulture tour is unique and will potentially cover different plants. Learn more about what makes Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum an extraordinary horticulture treasure in St. Louis! This tour will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5.00 Space is limited and reservations are required. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT Donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are always 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
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All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special tour! Master Guides will lead a 2-hour trolley tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in African American History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now! You may also make a donation at the event. Your donations allow us to cover trolley expenses. Proceeds support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the Cemetery's community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive at least 15 minutes early for a prompt 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
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All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special tour! Master Guides will lead a 2-hour trolley tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in African American History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now! You may also make a donation at the event. Your donations allow us to cover trolley expenses. Proceeds support the Friends of Bellefontaine and benefit the Cemetery's community support programs like Angels Rest, historic preservation, and educational tours. ♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive at least 15 minutes early for a prompt 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
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Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is excited to bring you our Fourth Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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.
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