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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.

U.S. Navy Celebrates 248th Birthday with Bell Ringing

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress issued a resolution establishing what was to become the U.S. Navy with “a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage…

Missing: Pleasantville Fire Department Bell, New Jersey

Firefighters and police in southern New Jersey are asking the public for information on a missing bell, hours after it was stolen from the Pleasantville Fire…

A Run, a Bell, and the Forging of a New Marine

The U.S. Marine Corps is renowned for its rigorous training programs and the unwavering dedication of its recruits. Among the many physically demanding and mentally…

National Bell Festival Breaks Ground on Japanese Shōrō

A misty autumnal rain left no damper on the spirits this weekend as the National Bell Festival broke ground at the U.S. National Arboretum on a new Japanese structure…

Discover Change Ringing with the CCCBR

The Central Council of Church Bell Ringers (CCCBR) has published a new video on the art of change ringing. Geared to anyone who’s ever been captivated by the merry…

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