Yoga Buzz at Hotchkiss Chapel
Join Yoga Buzz and learn why Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum is one of the “hidden gems” of St. Louis. Unroll your mats for an intimate 1-hour, all-levels yoga practice in the historic Hotchkiss Chapel (beginners welcome). Then, we will bundle up for a walking tour that highlights early St. Louis History. (Don’t worry, if it’s...
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Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum – Trees in Winter
Trees in the Winter at Bellefontaine Cemetery Winter doesn’t seem to offer much for garden aesthetics but take closer look at the trees. From the stately sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) to the almost shrubby Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa), the mottled, exfoliating, and textured bark of many trees can be a real bright spot during this dreary...
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African American History Trolley Tour
African American History Trolley Tour Morning tour sold out. Afternoon tour 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm added. Click on REGISTER button above for more information. 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...
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Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk
Founded in 1849, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum has been the final resting place for many of St. Louis’s notable figures including William Clark, Adolphus Busch, and the Lemp Family. Celebrated architecture such as the Wainwright Mausoleum, Hotchkiss Chapel, and the ‘Girl in the Glass Box’ can also be found on the grounds. The cemetery has...
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