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Step back in time with us on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM as we welcome author Jo Allison to discuss the “uppity” women that have made St. Louis history. From founding mother Marie Thérèse Chouteau to national icons Maya Angelou and Tina Turner, St. Louis women have shaped the city in ways large […]
1904 World’s Fair and Bellefontaine Cemetery 120 years ago, St. Louis welcomed 20 million visitors to the Grandest of World’s Fairs from April 30 through December 1, 1904. David R. Francis, President of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was vital in securing this event for the City of St. Louis. All eyes turned to St. Louis […]
Beer Barons at Bellefontaine Cemetery Join us for a ZOOM presentation about Bellefontaine’s Beer Barons! Beer making has been part of the St. Louis scene since the mid-1800s, and more than 60 Beer Barons are buried at Bellefontaine. The city became a leader in beer production because of our location, lots of clean water, unique […]
Photographers at Bellefontaine Cemetery As photography went from an art form only done in a studio to a hobby performed by everyone, St. Louis photographers could be found at the cutting edge of this transition. Several photographers are memorialized here at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum and will be featured in this online presentation, from Thomas […]
Saints and Sinners and Bellefontaine Cemetery ZOOM The era in which we live may impact our idea of who is a Saint or a Sinner. Virginia Minor worked most of her life to make the world better for others. During the Civil War, she worked with the St. Louis Union Aid Society, a precursor to […]
St. Louis Mayors at Bellefontaine Cemetery The mayor of St. Louis is the chief executive officer of St. Louis city government. Forty-seven people have held the office, four of whom—William Carr Lane, John Fletcher Darby, John Wimer, and John How—served non-consecutive terms. Of these 47 mayors, 21 have been laid to rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery […]
Heroes I: Firefighters of St. Louis and Bellefontaine Cemetery Heroes can come from many different public service roles, such as firefighters, police officers, and military service members, just to name some of the most obvious. This first of a three-part exploration goes into detail concerning St. Louis’s rich Fire Fighter heritage. Stating with early Volunteer […]
Steamboaters and Bellefontaine Cemetery Whether we are talking pilots, captains, or owners, the waterways and the ships that traversed them helped define St. Louis and the region. At first, it was every man—or boat—for himself, but soon set timetables and routes were established. This led to competition among private owners and groups, leaving casualties in […]
World War I Veterans of St. Louis and Bellefontaine Cemetery St. Louisans and their role in “The War to end all Wars” was significant. Participation in battles such as Chateau Thierry, Soissons, and the Argonne Forest would see loss of life of native sons while making America a World Power for the first time. The […]
