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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.

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...

The Legend of Benkei and the Great Bell of Mii-dera

At the foot of Mount Hiei, in the city of Ōtsu in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, a Buddhist temple rises from the verdant hills overlooking Lake Biwa. Founded in 672, the...

We Heard You, Abigail Adams: It’s Time to Remember the Ladies

The historical record is dominated by men. Since antiquity and including the almost 250-year history of the United States, the role of women in society, military...

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