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SUMMARY:Wildwood Valley Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Tour – Wildwood Valley Gardens Walk \nDiscover one of Bellefontaine’s most tranquil spaces on this guided walk-through Wildwood Valley\, a true hidden gem nestled between lakes\, curving paths\, and grassy terraces. Designed to evoke the restorative serenity of nature\, this expansive garden blends annuals\, perennials\, shrubs\, and trees into an ever-changing tapestry of color and texture. \nJoin one of our Horticulturists to explore the winding pathways and garden “rooms” that make Wildwood Valley a botanical jewel on our grounds. With something always in bloom\, this walking tour highlights the plants\, design elements\, and natural features that bring the valley to life throughout the year. \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.\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/wildwood-valley-garden-walk-060326/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160322Z
UID:70477-1780480800-1780486200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Moments Remembered Caravan Tour
DESCRIPTION:Moments Remembered Caravan Tour This special caravan tour of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is designed for individuals experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and the caregivers who support them. Traveling together through the peaceful grounds\, the group will follow a guide in their own vehicles and make three stops that invite reflection\, conversation\, and shared storytelling. At each location\, gentle prompts and familiar sights are used to encourage participants to share memories\, observations\, and personal connections—creating moments of recognition\, laughter\, and community. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their companions\, making this a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone. Tour Details:Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nTerrain: Mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces\n\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing for the weather.\n\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nWeather: This is a rain-or-shine event (except in the case of extreme lightning).Registration is limited and reservations are required.  REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFTTours 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
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/caravan-tour-060326/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260314T185915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T185921Z
UID:70411-1780513200-1780518600@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Photographers - Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Photographers and Bellefontaine Cemetery (Online Presentation)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs photography went from an art form only done in a studio to a hobby performed by everyone\, St. Louis photographers could be found at the cutting edge of this transition. Several photographers are memorialized here at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum and will be featured in this online presentation\, from Thomas Easterly\, to the Parrish Sisters\, Fitz Guerin and many others who made their mark in this new media.\n \nPhotography has transitioned with the times. Initially a rare and always artistic media\, photography will emerge as a means for all to record the passage of time. Explore those St. Louis photographers that capture people\, places\, and things so that we can “see” what they saw in their time.\n\n\n\n\nWatch from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be!  \nThis free online presentation runs from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. \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/photographers-zoom-060326/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260314T195323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T195329Z
UID:70389-1780594200-1780601400@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Fresh Finds with Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Finds with BCA’s Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour\nEvery week\, a new piece of history is discovered—or rediscovered—at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This unique tour begins at the Willow Gate House\, where we will review and discuss the specific document or record that sparked our latest finding. \nFollowing this brief historical overview\, attendees will drive their own vehicles to the discovery site (using our “EPW” method: escort\, park\, and walk). Once gathered\, we will begin a 90-minute walking tour. \nThe remainder of the experience explores the people\, symbolism\, and architectural highlights encountered along the route\, offering additional insights into the Cemetery’s design. Participants will walk approximately 1.5 miles of moderate terrain across the grounds of the oldest Garden/Rural Cemetery west of the Mississippi. \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nDistance: Approximately 1.5 miles\nTerrain: Moderate\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! \n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis tour is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/fresh-finds-walk-060426/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T041343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T041348Z
UID:70463-1780740000-1780747200@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-060626/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260314T195531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T140839Z
UID:70387-1780939800-1780947000@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Fresh Finds with Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Finds with BCA’s Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour\nEvery week\, a new piece of history is discovered—or rediscovered—at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This unique tour begins at the Willow Gate House\, where we will review and discuss the specific document or record that sparked our latest finding. \nFollowing this brief historical overview\, attendees will drive their own vehicles to the discovery site (using our “EPW” method: escort\, park\, and walk). Once gathered\, we will begin a 90-minute walking tour. \nThe remainder of the experience explores the people\, symbolism\, and architectural highlights encountered along the route\, offering additional insights into the Cemetery’s design. Participants will walk approximately 1.5 miles of moderate terrain across the grounds of the oldest Garden/Rural Cemetery west of the Mississippi. \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nDistance: Approximately 1.5 miles\nTerrain: Moderate\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! \n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis tour is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/fresh-finds-walk-060826/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260318T160035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160041Z
UID:70482-1781344800-1781366400@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:A Summertime Past Garden Event - Multiple Tours\, Sign Up Now!
DESCRIPTION:A Summertime Past Event: Multiple Tours Available! This special caravan tour of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is designed for individuals experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and the caregivers who support them. Traveling together through the peaceful grounds\, the group will follow a guide in their own vehicles and make three stops that invite reflection\, conversation\, and shared storytelling. At each location\, gentle prompts and familiar sights are used to encourage participants to share memories\, observations\, and personal connections—creating moments of recognition\, laughter\, and community. Caregivers are encouraged to participate alongside their companions\, making this a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone. Tour Details:Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\nTerrain: Mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces\n\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing for the weather.\n\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nWeather: This is a rain-or-shine event (except in the case of extreme lightning).Registration is limited and reservations are required.  REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFTTours 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
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/a-summertime-past-garden-tour-061326/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T040725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T040731Z
UID:70459-1781355600-1781362800@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Springtime History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Springtime History Walking Tour\nJoin us for a seasonal walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! During the months of March\, April\, and May\, we offer this two-hour guided experience led by one of our Master Guides. \nOur guides will share highlights of the Cemetery grounds\, its unique horticulture\, and the stories of the many intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their “last address.” As the landscape changes\, these spring tours place a special emphasis on our horticulture as various areas of the Arboretum reach different levels of bloom. \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.\nDistance: Approximately 2 miles\nTerrain: Moderate\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! \n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis tour is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/springtime-history-walking-tour-061326/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T032539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T032545Z
UID:70439-1781686800-1781694000@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Wildwood Valley Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Tour – Wildwood Valley Gardens Walk \nDiscover one of Bellefontaine’s most tranquil spaces on this guided walk-through Wildwood Valley\, a true hidden gem nestled between lakes\, curving paths\, and grassy terraces. Designed to evoke the restorative serenity of nature\, this expansive garden blends annuals\, perennials\, shrubs\, and trees into an ever-changing tapestry of color and texture. \nJoin one of our Horticulturists to explore the winding pathways and garden “rooms” that make Wildwood Valley a botanical jewel on our grounds. With something always in bloom\, this walking tour highlights the plants\, design elements\, and natural features that bring the valley to life throughout the year. \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.\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/wildwood-valley-garden-walk-061726/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T034103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T034108Z
UID:70447-1781690400-1781697600@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Cathleen's Caravan Tour
DESCRIPTION:Cathleen’s Caravan Tour \nJoin us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide\, Cathleen. We will travel to several distinct locations within the historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each stop\, we will exit our vehicles for a brief walking tour as Cathleen brings history to life. \nCathleen is back with an all-new route that explores the people and places that helped shape St. Louis and the nation. Beginning at the historic Hotchkiss Chapel\, the tour travels to the resting places of notable military figures\, a celebrated mausoleum\, and the gravesite of William Clark\, along with others instrumental in the city’s early development. Throughout the journey\, you’ll gain insight into leadership\, legacy\, and the lasting impact of those remembered at Bellefontaine. \nThis caravan tour is a unique\, accessible way to explore the grounds and learn about the individuals memorialized here. Sign up now for this free\, educational experience! \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nTerrain: Mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing for the weather.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\nWeather: This is a rain-or-shine event (except in the case of extreme lightning).\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required.  \nREGISTER NOW! \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nTours are free\, however\, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. \nTo 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/caravan-tour-061726/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T030445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T030450Z
UID:70432-1781803800-1781811000@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Fresh Finds with Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Finds with BCA’s Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour\nEvery week\, a new piece of history is discovered—or rediscovered—at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This unique tour begins at the Willow Gate House\, where we will review and discuss the specific document or record that sparked our latest finding. \nFollowing this brief historical overview\, attendees will drive their own vehicles to the discovery site (using our “EPW” method: escort\, park\, and walk). Once gathered\, we will begin a 90-minute walking tour. \nThe remainder of the experience explores the people\, symbolism\, and architectural highlights encountered along the route\, offering additional insights into the Cemetery’s design. Participants will walk approximately 1.5 miles of moderate terrain across the grounds of the oldest Garden/Rural Cemetery west of the Mississippi. \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nDistance: Approximately 1.5 miles\nTerrain: Moderate\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! \n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis tour is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/fresh-finds-walk-061826/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T041510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T041515Z
UID:70465-1781863200-1781870400@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-061926/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260430T170601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T171158Z
UID:70486-1781962200-1781969400@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:True Crime Walking Tour - SOLD OUT!
DESCRIPTION:Uncover a fascinating chapter of St. Louis history on this two-hour true crime tour of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Pulled straight from 19th century headlines\, this tour explores notorious crimes\, public scandals\, and mysterious deaths that once captivated the city. While visiting the graves of suspects\, victims\, and influential figures\, you’ll learn how these cases were investigated\, reported\, and debated—some leaving questions that remain unanswered to this day. Tour Details: Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\nDistance: Approximately 1 mile\n\nTerrain: Moderate\, over both pavement and grass\n\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\n\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.Registration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! Tours are free\, however\, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE DATE OR SIGN UP FOR OUR WAITING LIST.   REGISTER NOW! MAKE A GIFTDonations 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/true-crime-tour-062026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T034523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T034534Z
UID:70449-1782219600-1782226800@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Class - Summer Floriography\, the Language of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Horticulture Class – Floriography\, the Language of Flowers (summer session) Join our Floriculturist\, Payton Stutte\, in learning about the Victorian Era practice of floriography\, or the language of flowers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the origins of this language and the connotations associated with an array of different summer flowers during a slide presentation\, as well as a cut flower arrangement workshop to create and take home your very own unique floriography message! All materials and supplies provided. This class will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please wear appropriate walking attire. \n\nPlease arrive at the main entrance between 15 to 20 minutes before class time for a prompt start. It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required. 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
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/horticulture-class-062326/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T031701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T031825Z
UID:70434-1782408600-1782415800@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Fresh Finds with Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Finds with BCA’s Cemetery Chronicler – Walking Tour\nEvery week\, a new piece of history is discovered—or rediscovered—at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. This unique tour begins at the Willow Gate House\, where we will review and discuss the specific document or record that sparked our latest finding. \nFollowing this brief historical overview\, attendees will drive their own vehicles to the discovery site (using our “EPW” method: escort\, park\, and walk). Once gathered\, we will begin a 90-minute walking tour. \nThe remainder of the experience explores the people\, symbolism\, and architectural highlights encountered along the route\, offering additional insights into the Cemetery’s design. Participants will walk approximately 1.5 miles of moderate terrain across the grounds of the oldest Garden/Rural Cemetery west of the Mississippi. \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.\nDistance: Approximately 1.5 miles\nTerrain: Moderate\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! \n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis tour is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/fresh-finds-walk-062526/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T041027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T041033Z
UID:70461-1782468000-1782475200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Springtime History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Springtime History Walking Tour\nJoin us for a seasonal walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! During the months of March\, April\, and May\, we offer this two-hour guided experience led by one of our Master Guides. \nOur guides will share highlights of the Cemetery grounds\, its unique horticulture\, and the stories of the many intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their “last address.” As the landscape changes\, these spring tours place a special emphasis on our horticulture as various areas of the Arboretum reach different levels of bloom. \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nDistance: Approximately 2 miles\nTerrain: Moderate\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! \n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis tour is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/springtime-history-walking-tour-062626/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T110000
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Class - Summer Floriography\, the Language of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Horticulture Class – Floriography\, the Language of Flowers (summer session) Join our Floriculturist\, Payton Stutte\, in learning about the Victorian Era practice of floriography\, or the language of flowers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the origins of this language and the connotations associated with an array of different summer flowers during a slide presentation\, as well as a cut flower arrangement workshop to create and take home your very own unique floriography message! All materials and supplies provided. This class will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please wear appropriate walking attire. \n\nPlease arrive at the main entrance between 15 to 20 minutes before class time for a prompt start. It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required. 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
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/horticulture-class-062726/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T041653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T041659Z
UID:70467-1782554400-1782561600@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-062726/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T035730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T035736Z
UID:70455-1782644400-1782651600@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Picnic at Bellefontaine
DESCRIPTION:New Event: Picnic at Bellefontaine\nBring your blanket and lunch to Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Enjoy your meal under the shade of a majestic Osage Orange tree in Wild Wood Valley Gardens in the company of Bellefontaine staff and volunteers. This program allows for light conversation and insight into the happenings at the Cemetery\, helping you reconnect to days gone by. \nSignage will lead you from our main entrance at 4947 W. Florissant to parking overlooking Cypress Lake. \n \nRegistration\n\n\nReservations are required. Please sign up today to reserve your spot. \nREGISTER NOW!\n\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis event is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/picnic-at-bellefontaine-062826/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260317T033847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T033853Z
UID:70445-1782648000-1782655200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Trolley Tour at Bellefontaine
DESCRIPTION:New: Sunday Trolley Tours at Bellefontaine! \nJoin us for our newest Trolley Tour! This two-hour Trolley Tour is inspired by the 1944 Tour created by Historian John A. Bryan. During the war years (1943)\, the National Park Service created a series of talks on Sunday afternoon and presented in the Old Court House. This program was to give alternatives to automobile use due to the war needs. \nThe subjects of these talks included historic homes\, churches\, business buildings\, the site of the 1904 World’s Fair\, and finally a part of Bellefontaine Cemetery. \nSince the talk and suggested walking tour of Bellefontaine proved to be one of the most popular of the series\, the Bellefontaine Cemetery Association created a booklet that could then be followed as a self tour of part of the Cemetery grounds. \nThis Trolley tour will follow in those same steps in the comfort of a climate controlled trolley\, led by the Cemetery Chronicler. \nEnter the grounds of Bellefontaine Cemetery at 4947 W. Florissant\, and staff/volunteers will guide you to parking and Willow Gate House to begin the tour. \nThis trolley tour is from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 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-062826/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260314T184239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T184244Z
UID:70405-1782657000-1782664200@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Sundays in the Cemetery Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sundays in the Cemetery Walking Tour\nJoin us for a seasonal walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! During the months of March\, April\, and May\, we offer this two-hour guided experience led by one of our Master Guides. \nOur guides will share highlights of the Cemetery grounds\, its unique horticulture\, and the stories of the many intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their “last address.” As the landscape changes\, these spring tours place a special emphasis on our horticulture as various areas of the Arboretum reach different levels of bloom. \nTour Details:\n\nTime: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nDistance: Approximately 2 miles\nTerrain: Moderate\nAttire: Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing.\nArrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes early for a prompt departure.\n\nRegistration is limited and reservations are required. Sign up now! \n\nREGISTER NOW!\n \n \nMAKE A GIFT\nThis tour is free; however 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/sundays-in-the-cemetery-walking-tour-062826/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T195139
CREATED:20260314T190306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T191232Z
UID:70413-1782828000-1782833400@bellefontainecemetery.org
SUMMARY:Free Presentation - What Is Green Burial?
DESCRIPTION:Free Informational Session – Learn about Natural Burial \n\n\n\n\nCurious about green burial but don’t know what or who to ask? Join Lacey Reinhardt\, BCA Event and Volunteer Coordinator\, as she provides a closer look at green burial practices\, dispels myths\, and discusses new trends and options in death-care. \nAs a Licensed Funeral Director and Death Doula\, Lacey will discuss the range of “green” funeral and cemetery options available today\, like being laid to rest in a meadow\, what one can expect when choosing a green service\, and the environmental benefits of this natural burial option as compared to cremation and traditional burial. \nThis class will be held at the Hotchkiss Chapel at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a 1.5-hour presentation and a Q&A to follow. Enter the main gates of the Cemetery at 4947 W. Florissant Ave. then follow the street signs to the Hotchkiss Chapel. \nRegistration is required. Please sign up now! \n\n\nSign Up!\n\n\n \n\nMAKE A GIFT\nThis presentation is free; however\, 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. \nMake a gift onlineVENMO: @FriendsofBellefontaineCemeteryPAYPAL: donations@bcastl.org
URL:https://bellefontainecemetery.org/event/free-green-burial-presentation-063026/
LOCATION:Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
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