BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Bellefontaine Cemetery - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Bellefontaine Cemetery
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bellefontaine Cemetery
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20251228T212032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T212816Z
UID:70128-1770195600-1770202800@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Winter Shrub Walk
DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Tour – Winter Shrub Walk \nJoin 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. \nEvery 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!  \nThis tour will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. \nIt is free to attend with a suggested donation of $5.00. Space is limited and reservations are required. \n\nPlease wear appropriate walking attire and dress for cold winter weather.\nPlease arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure. \n\n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/winter-shrub-walk-020426/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260105T135915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T135925Z
UID:70131-1770231600-1770237000@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:African American History - Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:African American History (Online Presentation)\n\n\n\nCelebrate Black History Month with Bellefontaine Cemetery\, which holds fascinating and still-developing stories of famous and forgotten Black St. Louisans. \nPlease 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. \nThis free online presentation runs from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. \nWatch from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be! Sign up now for this free online presentation. \nReservations are required\, so please sign up now for this free online presentation! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW!\n\nMAKE A GIFT\nThis 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/african-american-history-zoom-020426/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260105T140914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T140920Z
UID:70133-1770458400-1770465600@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:African American History Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:African American History Trolley Tour \n\nA 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. \nJoin 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. \nTrolley 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. \n\n \nThis trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.\n\nSeating is limited and tickets are required.\nWe ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.\nThe Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.\n\nThese tours will fill to capacity quickly\, so make sure you register today! \nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/trolley-tour-020726-am/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260107T201111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T201117Z
UID:70139-1770471000-1770478200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:African American History Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:African American History Trolley Tour \n\nA 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. \nJoin 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. \nTrolley 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. \n\n \nThis trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.\n\nSeating is limited and tickets are required.\nWe ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.\nThe Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.\n\nThese tours will fill to capacity quickly\, so make sure you register today! \nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/trolley-tour-020726-pm/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20251211T181521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T181527Z
UID:70113-1770728400-1770739200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Class - Winter Tree and Shrub ID
DESCRIPTION:Horticulture Class – Winter Tree and Shrub ID \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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! \nThis class will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  \nIt is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required. \n\nPlease wear appropriate walking attire. \nPlease arrive at the main entrance between 15 to 20 minutes before class time for a prompt start. \n\n\n\nSign Up!\n\n\n \n\nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/horticulture-class-021026/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20251211T185127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T160917Z
UID:70121-1770832800-1770836400@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Online Class - Integrated Pest Management for Home Gardeners
DESCRIPTION: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! REGISTER NOW!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
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/zoom-presentation-021126/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260121T155930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T163653Z
UID:70155-1770890400-1770897600@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Explore Bellefontaine Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThoughtful\, scenic\, and full of surprises\, this tour offers a deeper look at one of the region’s most remarkable spaces. \nThis trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.\n♦ 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. \nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/trolley-tour-021226/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20251211T182158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T161310Z
UID:70115-1771059600-1771070400@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Class - Winter Tree and Shrub ID
DESCRIPTION:Horticulture Class – Winter Tree and Shrub ID \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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! \nThis class will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  \nIt is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required. \n\nPlease wear appropriate walking attire. \nPlease arrive at the main entrance between 15 to 20 minutes before class time for a prompt start. \n\n\n\nSign Up!\n\n\n \n\nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/horticulture-class-021426/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260105T144604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T144609Z
UID:70135-1771668000-1771675200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:African American History Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:African American History Trolley Tour \n\nA 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. \nJoin 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. \nTrolley 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. \n\n \nThis trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.\n\nSeating is limited and tickets are required.\nWe ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.\nThe Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.\n\nThese tours will fill to capacity quickly\, so make sure you register today! \nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/trolley-tour-022126-am/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260107T200106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T200112Z
UID:70137-1771680600-1771687800@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:African American History Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:African American History Trolley Tour \n\nA 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. \nJoin 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. \nTrolley 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. \n\n \nThis trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.\n\nSeating is limited and tickets are required.\nWe ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.\nThe Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.\n\nThese tours will fill to capacity quickly\, so make sure you register today! \nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/trolley-tour-022126-pm/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260121T160638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T163751Z
UID:70157-1772100000-1772107200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Explore Bellefontaine Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThoughtful\, scenic\, and full of surprises\, this tour offers a deeper look at one of the region’s most remarkable spaces. \nThis trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.\n♦ 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. \nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/trolley-tour-022626/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T112911
CREATED:20260123T185234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T185245Z
UID:70177-1772269200-1772280000@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrowse 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. \nA 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. \nNo 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. \nAdd this event to your Facebook calendar here.\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nDonations 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/garage-sale-022826/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR