Join us for a unique two-hour history trolley tour focusing on the life and monumental impact of John C. Frémont! The tour will be led by author and historian Gregory Wolk, who will convey highlights of the Cemetery grounds and their connections to John C. Frémont's dramatic time in St. Louis and his enduring legacy. This special journey provides opportunities to disembark for closer viewing, so weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are suggested. The trolley is climate-controlled. Tickets are required for this event. Registration and Details ♦ Seating is limited, so registration is required to secure your ticket. ♦ Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the Cemetery's efforts in conservation, education, and community programming. ♦ Please arrive by 1:15 p.m. for a prompt 1:30 p.m. departure. ♦ Greg Wolk will be available to sign copies of his book for anyone who secures one at the event or brings their own. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! 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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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 our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historical figures who call Bellefontaine Cemetery their last address. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain. Please wear appropriate fall walking attire. Reservations in advance are required, so you must sign up online. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5. 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
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Bellefontaine Cemetery's 4th Fall Race Registration is now open for our 2025 Coyote Crawl 5K and Head for the Hills 10K! Enjoy a walk or run through Missouri's first Level III Arboretum (and one of only 52 in the world!) while surrounded by incredible fall foliage. The rolling hills of Bellefontaine's 314 acres will allow a greater appreciation of the 87,000 lives commemorated on the grounds of the oldest Garden Cemetery west of the Mississippi. Founded in 1849, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum has been the final resting place for many of St. Louis’s notable figures, including Priscila Baltimore, General William Clark, Sarah Teasdale, and Adolphus Busch. You will find world-renowned architecture such as the Wainwright Mausoleum, our historic Hotchkiss Chapel, and the “Girl in the Glass Box” nestled among our 14 miles of roadway. A diverse collection of close to 10,000 trees and shrub varieties dot the landscape, making this a peaceful run/walk through history and nature. The race will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Participate in person or virtually. Sign up now! In-Person 5K/10K - Saturday, November 1, 2025 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. Packet pickup is on race morning only from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Virtual 5K/10K - complete your walk/run on your own turf anytime between October 28 through November 2, 2025. Registration Includes a race shirt and commemorative race medal. 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 up their bib at the race from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. 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: Joe Shields Phone: 314-880-5879 Restrictions: For the safety of race participants, bicycles and pets on leashes will not be permitted in the race. |
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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 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. ♦ 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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Arboretum Tour – Fall Tree Walk Join one of our Horticulturists for a stroll in Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. This tour will focus on the fantastic fall color shows of Bellefontaine’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, representing nearly 600 distinct species, selections, and varieties. From golden ginkgoes to majestic crimson maples, the Arboretum is aglow with fall colors. Learn more about what makes Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum an extraordinary horticulture treasure in St. Louis! Every horticulturist-led tour of our Arboretum is unique and will potentially cover different plants. Sign up for a tour or two today! This tour will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $5.00. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please wear appropriate walking attire and dress for cold and/or rainy weather. 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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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 our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historical figures who call Bellefontaine Cemetery their last address. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain. Please wear appropriate fall walking attire. Reservations in advance are required, so you must sign up online. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5. 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
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World War I Veterans of St. Louis and Bellefontaine Cemetery St. Louisans and their role in "The War to end all Wars" was significant. Participation in battles such as Chateau Thierry, Soissons, and the Argonne Forest would see loss of life of native sons while making America a World Power for the first time. The Marines at Belleau Woods will earn a reputation still known throughout the world today-but at what cost? Even some of our local businesses and institutions played important roles in the War effort. Learn some of their stories all connected with St. Louis and Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. 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
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SIPS, SOULS, & STROLLS 2025Women Artists of BCAFriday, November 7, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join us for our final Sips, Souls, and Strolls event of 2025! Our topic for this special twilight edition of our Sips, Souls, and Strolls programing is Women Artists of BCA. The Lady Artists of Bellefontaine range from sculptress to painters to poets. Each of these women is as unique as their artwork. We will explore their stories, enjoy poetry, and be bathed in lighting during this twilight setting. Our guides will lead you to the final resting places of just a few of the many female artists who are eternally memorialized here at the Cemetery. Enjoy beer, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres as you stroll through the beautiful grounds of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. PLEASE NOTE: this is an after-hours event, and the gates will close promptly at 5:40 p.m. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Tickets are free with a suggested donation of $15 per person. You must sign up online and be pre-registered to attend this event. This is our only twilight event of the series and will surely sell out! Space is limited, and reservations are required. You must sign up online and be pre-registered to attend this event. Reserve your tickets now! Get Tickets Now |
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Summer Arboretum Trolley Tour Join one of our Horticulturists for a two-hour trolley tour exploring Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. This tour will focus on the fantastic fall color shows of Bellefontaine’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, representing nearly 600 distinct species, selections, and varieties. From golden gingkoes to majestic crimson maples, the Arboretum is aglow with fall colors. Come learn more about what makes Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum an extraordinary horticultural and historical treasure of St. Louis! Every horticulture tour is unique and will potentially cover different plants. Sign up for a tour of the Arboretum today! Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. 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. 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 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 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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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 our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historical figures who call Bellefontaine Cemetery their last address. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain. Please wear appropriate fall walking attire. Reservations in advance are required, so you must sign up online. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5. 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
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Join us at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum on Veterans Day (Tuesday, November 11) from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. for our special Medal of Honor walking tour. During this two-hour walking tour, you will visit the graves of the 10 Medal of Honor recipients laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. While on this walk, each of the 10 will have their American and Medal of Honor flags refreshed. At each grave, their accomplishments will be read aloud from the submissions made to secure their accommodation. Attendees will carry flags to each burial location and be part of honoring these 10 heroes of our country. This event is free, but space is limited. Sign up now! We will tour and at the midpoint, break for 15 minutes before completing the tour. ♦ Space is limited, and reservations are required.♦ Tour will cover about 3 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. This is a rain-or-shine event except in the case of extreme lightning. A few tickets remain but this event will fill to capacity soon! Sign up now! REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT This tour is 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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Summer Arboretum Trolley Tour Join one of our Horticulturists for a two-hour trolley tour exploring Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. This tour will focus on the fantastic fall color shows of Bellefontaine’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, representing nearly 600 distinct species, selections, and varieties. From golden gingkoes to majestic crimson maples, the Arboretum is aglow with fall colors. Come learn more about what makes Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum an extraordinary horticultural and historical treasure of St. Louis! Every horticulture tour is unique and will potentially cover different plants. Sign up for a tour of the Arboretum today! Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. 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. 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 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 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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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 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. ♦ 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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Chart a Course Through History: NEW Steamboat Captain Trolley Tours at BCA! All aboard! Embark on our brand-new Steamboat Captain Trolley Tour and delve into the captivating stories of some of the nearly 200 river pioneers resting at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Uncover the profound connections between legendary figures like Mark Twain and Henry Shreve and the burgeoning city of early St. Louis. What was a Steamboat Captain, and what drew so many of these enigmatic trailblazers of the waterways to choose Bellefontaine Cemetery as their final resting place? Join us for a fascinating two-hour journey through our scenic grounds as we try to answer these questions! This trolley tour is from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. ♦ 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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Arboretum Tour – Fall Tree Walk Join one of our Horticulturists for a stroll in Missouri’s first ArbNet Level III Accredited Arboretum. This tour will focus on the fantastic fall color shows of Bellefontaine’s collection of about 10,000 trees and shrubs, representing nearly 600 distinct species, selections, and varieties. From golden ginkgoes to majestic crimson maples, the Arboretum is aglow with fall colors. Learn more about what makes Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum an extraordinary horticulture treasure in St. Louis! Every horticulturist-led tour of our Arboretum is unique and will potentially cover different plants. Sign up for a tour or two today! This tour will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $5.00. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please wear appropriate walking attire and dress for cold and/or rainy weather. 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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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 our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historical figures who call Bellefontaine Cemetery their last address. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain. Please wear appropriate fall walking attire. Reservations in advance are required, so you must sign up online. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5. 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
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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 our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historical figures who call Bellefontaine Cemetery their last address. Space is limited and reservations are required. Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain. Please wear appropriate fall walking attire. Reservations in advance are required, so you must sign up online. Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5. 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
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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. An estimated 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 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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1904 World's Fair and Bellefontaine Cemetery Over 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
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Join the historic sites, museums, and homes of Historic Saint Louis as we present a splendid grand tour. Each venue will be decorated with a festive flair for this one-day event. Many sites will also have unique entertainment, whether a costumed skit, music, or seasonal activity. Bellefontaine Cemetery will host visitors at the Historic Hotchkiss Chapel. Visitors arrive at 4947 W. Florissant Ave. and follow white and green direction signs to the Chapel. Once there, enjoy roasted chestnuts, tours, and presentations that are available between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Holiday Games, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., register here History Walking Tour, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., register here Iconography Indoor Presentation, 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., register here Iconography Walking Tour, 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., register here Holiday Games, 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., register here History Walking Tour, 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., register here 1904 World's Fair Indoor Presentation, 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., register here History Walking Tour, 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., register here This free holiday event will be something the whole family can enjoy. We hope to see you here! ABOUT THE HOLIDAY GAMES: Have you ever wondered how your ancestors enjoy the holidays in days gone past? Now is your chance to step back in time and take part in activities of the holidays that made merry. Our hosts from the Mourning Society of St. Louis will aid you on your journey to the past by supplying knowledge of games of the past? ABOUT THE GUIDED WALKING TOURS: Each of the guided walks will be one hour over less than a mile of light terrain. The history walking tours will focus on historical stories, architecture, and some iconography. The iconography walking tours will focus on the imagery/symbols on different monuments and their meanings. ABOUT THE SEATED PRESENTATIONS: Iconography Fair Indoor Presentation If you are interested in Iconography, then join us for this free presentation featuring some of the different symbols you may see at Bellefontaine Cemetery and their meanings. Iconography is the study or interpretation of images or symbols used on headstones, crypts, and mausoleums in a cemetery. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. The symbols on a person’s grave may help tell us something about their life. Grave markers not only record the dearly departed’s name and dates of birth and death, but the design can often indicate a person’s history, religion, ethnicity, culture, occupation, or social status, as well as their pleasures, sorrows, and hopes for the afterlife. 1904 World's Fair Indoor Presentation Join us for a PowerPoint presentation on those persons associated with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, whose final place of rest is Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. David R. Francis, Issac Taylor, William Lemp, and Adolphus Busch all had a hand in making the 1904 World's Fair the Grandest Fair ever. Triumph and Tragedy will be explored in this 50-minute presentation, which will be presented in the Historic Hotchkiss Chapel built in 1909. For more information on all participating venues, please visit the Historic St. Louis website or their Facebook event page.
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