What the bell?

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.

Bell Towers Across Four Continents Set to Ring in the New Year

This New Year’s Eve, the first-ever Ring around the World will invite bells to resound in an international moment of unity and celebration. At midnight local...

The Bells in James Bond's “No Time to Die”

James Bond is back in the newly-released film, “No Time to Die” (2021), which packs all the punch of a classic 007 flick: flashy cars, sultry lovers, maniacal...

Bicentennial Tribute to Harriet Tubman Planned for New Year’s Day

At noon on New Year’s Day 2022, a solitary bell will ring 200 times at the Military Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the years since the birth...

Israeli Archeologists Unveil Cache of Bells Recovered from Ancient Shipwreck

The Israel Antiquities Authority has published findings from a recent submarine survey, bringing to light a ship’s cargo that sank nearly 1,700 years ago. The...

Announcing the 2022 Official Festival Artist: Daniel Horowitz

With the third annual National Bell Festival just two weeks away, we’re thrilled to announce the 2022 Official Festival Artist: Virginia-based landscape and urban...

Pages

Categories:

#BellFest