Apr 30 Tuesday
All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special 1904 World’s Fair trolley tour! From David R. Francis to Isaac Taylor, this tour will spotlight the people who helped shape the event that took place in Forest Park from April 30 through December 1, 1904.
20 million visitors attended the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and some of those attendees traveled to Bellefontaine Cemetery to pay homage to a person directly connected to the new American Territory acquired in 1803!
Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now!
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
May 01 Wednesday
Caravan TourJoin us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to four different locations inside historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each location, we will all exit our vehicles and Cathleen will give us a tour through history!
First, we’ll visit a U.S. Senator involved in a duel on Bloody Island. Also, we’ll check out the Father of Digestion as well as a Medal of Honor recipient. Next stop, we’ll view the Busch Mausoleum and several riverboat pilots. William Clark’s memorial will be our next stop. It’s a large monument dedicated to his heroic efforts on the Voyage of Discovery. The last destination is Prospect Avenue. This is where the St. Louis movers and shakers of the early 1900s are buried. We will go into the Wainwright and Lemp Mausoleums. Bellefontaine Cemetery is a place to find inspiration and a place to honor life.
♦ Space is limited and reservations are required
♦ Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire as we will explore different areas upon leaving our vehicles.
♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces
♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure
♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning
May 02 Thursday
Join us for a spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the Cemetery and Arboretum. This two-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the Cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the horticulture side of the Cemetery while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours.
♦ A limited number of registrations for the tour are available so reservations are required.♦ Two-hour walking tours cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain.♦ Please wear appropriate walking attire.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure.♦ Tours are free; however donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.
May 03 Friday
Registration is now open for the Cinco De Kilometer 5k Fun Walk to benefit improvements to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. The walk, put on by the St. Louis County Parks Foundation, will take place at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park on Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m. The walk will start at the Tremayne shelter located at the Sailboat Cove, 13725 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights, MO 63043. The walk will follow the trail alongside of the lake. Participants are encouraged to register by April 25 to receive a discounted registration fee and a commemorative 5K t-shirt. All walkers will be provided with a bib number and free drink after the walk. Registration is available for $15 for those 12 and under, and $30 for those 13 and up. Those prices increase to $20 and $40 after April 25. To register, visit stlcpf.org/5kwalk
May 04 Saturday
Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning?Explore the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the City's founding through its current development. We offer two tours on Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:30 am, April through October.Tours are limited to 15 people and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $15 (children under 12 are free). Purchase tickets at LandmarksTours-STL.orgEAST TOUR: Explore the architectural legacy of the heart of the city. From the bustling riverfront of the French American entrepreneurs to the skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural and engineering marvels, including these highlights: Old Courthouse | Old Cathedral | Eads Bridge | Gateway Arch | Old Post Office | Wainwright BuildingWEST TOUR: St. Louis' grandest public buildings are a testament to the City's ambitions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore their history, architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental, including these highlights: Union Station | Stifel Theatre | Central Library | City Hall | Campbell House | Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
St. Louisans will celebrate the Eads Bridge at 150 years of use. Declared to be “Impractical and Impossible”, the Eads bridge still stands and is used daily. James Buchanan Eads, Chief Engineer, designed the bridge, but many others helped in its financing, opening, and maintenance. In this two-hour trolley tour, we will closely examine Eads, his bridge, other projects, and others who aided in making the vision real.
Our trolley tours are from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 am and 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am 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 $5 each.
Bellefontaine Cemetery has over 100 private family mausoleums, and this tour focuses on the history, iconography, and architecture of 10 of these grand structures. We invite you to explore these “forever homes” with our amazing Master Tour Guides.
♦ Space is limited, and reservations are required.
♦ Tour will cover less than 2 miles across moderate terrain over both pavement and grass.
♦ Please wear appropriate walking attire.
♦ Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure.
♦ Tours are free, however, donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.
May 07 Tuesday
May 08 Wednesday
Join us in Spring Church for an outdoor screening of "Amor, mujeres y flores," a 1989 documentary by Colombian filmmakers Marta Rodriguez and Jorge Silva. Described by Rodriguez as a “drama about pesticides and the aberrant working conditions of female labor,” this documentary exposes the exploitation of the primarily female workforce in Colombia’s flower cultivation industry. It highlights the relationship between the demand for Colombia’s carnations in the international market and labor and human rights violations in the industry.
This film is recommended for ages 13 and up. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Please contact programs@pulitzerarts.org if you require any accommodations to participate.