Magnolias Blooming in Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
Beautiful Magnolias Of the spring-blooming tree species within our collections, few are as well known or loved as the magnolias. The magnolias represent many individual species with a wide array of ornamental attributes. Some are compact shrub size specimens and others become tall shade trees. Some bloom early in the spring before the leaves emerge,...
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Mausoleum I Walking Tour – P.M.
Located on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine Cemetery are over 100 Mausoleums. As St. Louisans had grand homes throughout the city, they also had grand mausoleums on the grounds of Bellefontaine. This tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of these grand structures. Entrance into a few of these mausoleums has been granted by...
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Mausoleum I Walking Tour – A.M.
Located on the 314 acres of Bellefontaine Cemetery are over 100 Mausoleums. As St. Louisans had grand homes throughout the city, they also had grand mausoleums on the grounds of Bellefontaine. This tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of these grand structures. Entrance into a few of these mausoleums has been granted by...
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1:30 p.m. African American History Trolley Tour
African American History Trolley Tour Master Guides will lead a 2-hour bus tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in African American History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and reservations are required. We ask that everyone arrive between 1:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. for a prompt 1:00 p.m. departure....
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