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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 New "Bell" Époque

The Belle Époque or La Belle Époque (for our French friends who named this "Beautiful Era") marked the period between the end of the Franco-Prussian War in...

The Meaning Behind the Motto: Civitas Resonet

We started the National Bell Festival to bring people together, so to help spread the word and tell our story, we wanted to adopt a rally cry – something bold,...

You Must Be New Here

So are we! We’re thrilled to announce the first National Bell Festival, a day when Washington comes together to ring in the New Year. Whether you’re just visiting the...

Washington’s Bells: Georgetown Lutheran Church

The first concept of a Lutheran church along the banks of the Potomac began in the early eighteenth century, when a group of Lutherans from Germany, having settled in...

Washington’s Bells: Washington National Cathedral

Many exemplary structures rise from the skyline when surveying the cityscape of Washington, D.C., but dominating the hills of upper Northwest sits a neo-gothic...

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