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Bells in America to Ring for Peace in Ukraine

In a heartfelt appeal for peace, as the sovereign people of Ukraine stand against invasion and war, the National Bell Festival joins the archbishops of Canterbury and…

An Old Bell Rings Anew in Georgetown

The 19th-century bell at Georgetown Lutheran Church has resounded for the first time in decades, following a months-long restoration effort funded by the National…

What Is a Bourdon Bell?

The bourdon bell is the heaviest bell within a carillon or chime. Consequently, it sounds the lowest tone or note of the instrument. Similarly, within a ring of peal…

An (Incorrect) History of the Georgetown Lutheran Bell in Pictures

The National Bell Festival has been thrilled to collaborate with the congregation of Georgetown Lutheran Church and the historic bell restoration specialists at B.A.…

Request for Proposals: Casting 51 Carillon Bells

The National Bell Festival is seeking the services of a professional bell foundry with extensive experience and craftsmanship in bell making to cast a set of bells…

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