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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.

Every Piece of Metal that Went into Making the Pocahontas Bell

In 1907, the pleasing tone of a new bell rippled across the Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition, celebrating the 300th anniversary of the English settlement at...

A History of the Pocahontas Bell

The year 1907 marked the 300th anniversary of the English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. To celebrate the occasion, a grand Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition was...

Who Should Be Featured on the Semiquincentennial Bell?

Plans are well underway to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States this July 4, 2026. Across the nation, individuals and organizations...

Celebrating 250 Years of Groundbreaking American Women

In 2026, America will celebrate 250 years of Independence and, to mark the occasion, bells will erupt in a cacophony of sound from sea to shining sea. Amid this...

Repairing a Bell in Thief River Falls

For over 125 years, St. Bernard’s Church has been ministering to the spiritual, educational, and social needs of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Co-located with an...

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