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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.

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…

A Semiquincentennial Bell Unveiled at Historic Dennis Farm

The U.S. Semiquincentennial is only three short years away and bells will undoubtedly feature prominently in commemorations from sea to shining sea. The National Bell…

Announcing the 2024 Official Festival Artist: Akiko Victorson

As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the National Bell Festival has tapped Japanese American shodō artist Akiko Victorson to serve as the 2024 Official Festival…

Campanology Word of the Day: Ingot

An ingot is a mass of metal cast into an easily transportable or storable shape, like a gold bar, aluminum sheet, or copper brick. Ingots are very useful to a…

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