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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.

Baptism in a Bell on the Open Seas

For as long as men and women have sailed the open seas, they have carried with them the rituals of life on land. Births happen at sea, deaths happen at sea, and so...

Bells to Join the National Remembrance for Fallen Firefighters

The National Bell Festival is honored to participate in the National Remembrance for Fallen Firefighters, the official national tribute to all firefighters who made...

Help Keep a Historic Bell Ringing in Connecticut

Just off the Town Green at the heart of historic North Haven, Connecticut, a mere 8 miles from storied Yale University, the red brick façade of St. John’s Episcopal...

At 113 Years Old, a Bell in Kansas Could Use Your Help

Five miles northeast of Topeka, Kansas, in the village of Grantville, stands a proud church with a heritage as old as the state itself. The Grantville United...

100 Days Until the National Bell Festival

The countdown is on! The National Bell Festival returns this New Year’s Day with an incredible lineup of events and experiences for the whole family – all free, all...

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