SOLD OUT! 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 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure....
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Cathleen’s Walking Tour
Enjoy a two-hour walk exploring the cemetery and arboretum. Cathleen will share stories of the intriguing historic figures buried at Bellefontaine, as well as architectural highlights and horticulture features found throughout the walk. As a Master Guide with Bellefontaine for many years, Cathleen has a vast knowledge about the cemetery and its history. ♦ Space...
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Spring in the Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum Apiary 🐝
Celebrating World Bee Day! Today is #WorldBeeDay, shining a light on the habitat of pollinators to improve the conditions for their survival so that bees and other pollinators may thrive. Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum (BCA) has our own pollinator initiatives. In its early days, the cemetery sold goods it produced on the property such as...
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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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