African American History at Bellefontaine Cemetery
Join us at Hotchkiss Chapel for a one hour presentation focused on the history of African Americans interred at Bellefontiane. We'll discuss historic figures such as Rev. John Richard Anderson and John Berry Meachum as well as how Free People of Color and Slaves alike came to rest at Bellefontaine.…...
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…...
Black History Month Tour
Celebrate Black History Month at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Master Guides will lead a 2 hour bus tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in Black History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and reservations are required. We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45…...
Black History Month Tour
Celebrate Black History Month at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Master Guides will lead a 2 hour bus tour weaving the stories of intriguing figures in Black History with highlights of the cemetery grounds and monuments. Seating is limited and reservations are required. We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45…...