Arboretum Tour – Winter Shrub Walk Join one of our Horticulturists for a stroll in our most expansive garden space, Wildwood Valley, and the surrounding area in winter. This tour will focus on the various shrubs, and a handful of small trees, that come together within the garden to form the backbone and structure of this formal garden space. Every horticulturist-led tour of our Arboretum is unique and will potentially cover different plants. There’s always something interesting to discover in Wildwood Valley Gardens! 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 winter 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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African American History (Online Presentation) 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. Reservations are required, so please sign up now for this free online presentation! REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFT This online presentation 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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African American History Trolley Tour 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. Join us for an upcoming trolley tour! Our guides will lead this two-hour tour, telling stories of intriguing figures in African American History while showing highlights of the Cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and tickets are required. 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. 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. These tours will fill to capacity quickly, so make sure you register today! 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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African American History Trolley Tour 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. Join us for an upcoming trolley tour! Our guides will lead this two-hour tour, telling stories of intriguing figures in African American History while showing highlights of the Cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and tickets are required. 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. 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. These tours will fill to capacity quickly, so make sure you register today! 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 – Winter Tree and Shrub ID Join our Director of Horticulture, James Faupel, for an indoor presentation to introduce you to tree identification 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 learn how to identify trees when their leaves aren’t available to fool you. Don’t forget to bring 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. It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive at the main entrance between 15 to 20 minutes before class time for a prompt start. 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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Horticulture Class: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Home Gardeners (Online Presentation)Join BCA Horticulturist Nick Clemens, for a 50-minute online class on sustainably managing pests of ornamental plants. You will learn why and how to incorporate integrated pest management strategies into the home garden. You will also learn the signs and symptoms of pests often encountered in ornamental landscapes with an emphasis on identifying insect, fungal, bacterial, and viral pests.Watch from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be!Reservations are required, so please sign up now for this free online presentation!MAKE A GIFTThis online class 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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Climb aboard the trolley and enjoy a gentle journey through the rolling landscapes of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This guided tour highlights the people, places, plants and practices that have shaped Bellefontaine for generations. Along the way you’ll discover notable stories from St. Louis history, learn about the Cemetery’s living Arboretum, and gain insight into funerary traditions that honor memory and meaning. Thoughtful, scenic, and full of surprises, this tour offers a deeper look at one of the region’s most remarkable spaces. 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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Horticulture Class – Winter Tree and Shrub ID Join our Director of Horticulture, James Faupel, for an indoor presentation to introduce you to tree identification 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 learn how to identify trees when their leaves aren’t available to fool you. Don’t forget to bring your plant photography and note taking gear, and to dress for the weather! This class will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required. Please wear appropriate walking attire. Please arrive at the main entrance between 15 to 20 minutes before class time for a prompt start. 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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African American History Trolley Tour 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. Join us for an upcoming trolley tour! Our guides will lead this two-hour tour, telling stories of intriguing figures in African American History while showing highlights of the Cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and tickets are required. 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. 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. These tours will fill to capacity quickly, so make sure you register today! 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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African American History Trolley Tour 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. Join us for an upcoming trolley tour! Our guides will lead this two-hour tour, telling stories of intriguing figures in African American History while showing highlights of the Cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and tickets are required. 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. 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. These tours will fill to capacity quickly, so make sure you register today! 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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Climb aboard the trolley and enjoy a gentle journey through the rolling landscapes of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This guided tour highlights the people, places, plants and practices that have shaped Bellefontaine for generations. Along the way you’ll discover notable stories from St. Louis history, learn about the Cemetery’s living Arboretum, and gain insight into funerary traditions that honor memory and meaning. Thoughtful, scenic, and full of surprises, this tour offers a deeper look at one of the region’s most remarkable spaces. 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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Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is excited to bring you our Fifth Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, February 28, 2026, 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. Add this event to your Facebook calendar here. 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 |