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Explore the weird, the wonderful, and the whimsical at BellFest – from exclusive events and happenings, to behind-the-scenes access at some of the most fascinating historical sites in Washington, D.C.

In Pictures: America Remembers 9/11

Bells resounded this Patriot Day to mark 22 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed 2,996 Americans, including over 400 first responders, across...

Why Do Japanese Bells Ring 108 Times on New Year’s Eve?

The last day of the year in Japan brings us the tradition known as joya no kane, the tolling of 108 bells on New Year's Eve. Rooted in both Buddhist...

UN Peace Bell to Ring for International Day of Peace

As the world's only truly global organization, the United Nations has become the foremost forum to address issues that transcend national boundaries – and there are...

New Bell Installation Resounds on the National Mall

This summer, perambulators along the National Mall will be treated to a veritable delight of artistic installations. On view from August 18 to September 18, the...

This Labor Day, Ring a Bell for Rosies

The National Bell Festival invites bells across the nation to ring out this Labor Day in support of the countless women who worked on the home front during World War...

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