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SUMMARY:1904 World's Fair Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTrolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now! \n♦ 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. \nREGISTER NOW!\n\n \nMAKE A GIFT\n\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/1904-trolley-tour-120125/
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SUMMARY:1904 World's Fair - Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:1904 World’s Fair and Bellefontaine Cemetery\n\n\n\nOver 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. \nMake it a date night\, a family night\, or enjoy the presentation by yourself. Reservations are required\, so please sign up today! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!\n\nMAKE A GIFT\nTours 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/1904-worlds-fair-zoom-120325/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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SUMMARY:A Spirited Holiday Past
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBellefontaine 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. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS: \n\nHoliday Games\, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.\, register here\nHistory Walking Tour\, 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.\, register here\nIconography Indoor Presentation\,  11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.\, register here\nIconography Walking Tour\, 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.\, register here\nHoliday Games\, 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.\, register here\nHistory Walking Tour\, 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.\, register here\n1904 World’s Fair Indoor Presentation\,  2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.\, register here\nHistory Walking Tour\, 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.\, register here\n\nThis free holiday event will be something the whole family can enjoy. We hope to see you here! \nABOUT THE HOLIDAY GAMES: \nHave 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? \nABOUT THE GUIDED WALKING TOURS: \nEach of the guided walks will be one hour over less than a mile of light terrain. \n\nThe history walking tours will focus on historical stories\, architecture\, and some iconography.\nThe iconography walking tours will focus on the imagery/symbols on different monuments and their meanings.\n\nABOUT THE SEATED PRESENTATIONS: \nIconography Fair Indoor Presentation \n\nIf 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. \nIconography is the study or interpretation of images or symbols used on headstones\, crypts\, and mausoleums in a cemetery. \n\n\nCemeteries 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. \n\n1904 World’s Fair Indoor Presentation \nJoin us for a PowerPoint presentation on those persons associated with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, whose final place of rest is Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. \nDavid R. Francis\, Issac Taylor\, William Lemp\, and Adolphus Busch all had a hand in making the 1904 World’s Fair the Grandest Fair ever. \nTriumph and Tragedy will be explored in this 50-minute presentation\, which will be presented in the Historic Hotchkiss Chapel built in 1909. \nFor more information on all participating venues\, please visit the Historic St. Louis website or their Facebook event page.
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/a-spirited-holiday-past-dec-06-2025/
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