Plans for a new American bell
As 2026 approaches, the National Bell Festival will unveil the commission of a new grand American bell, following in the tradition of the Liberty Bell, to ring at moments of national significance. This bell will be a gift to future generations of Americans, while commemorating 250 years of American history, innovation, and achievement.
25 women across 250 years
The bell will take as its theme Abigail Adams' plea to “Remember the Ladies” by highlighting a quarter millennium of women's contributions to the American story – featuring one woman from each decade (25 women total) who pushed forward American service, diplomacy, rights, arts, sciences, business, philanthropy, sports, and more. True visionaries and changemakers across the arc of our nation’s history, these women will continue to ring out and inspire for the next 250 years.
Section image: Participants of the Hunter Army Airfield Patriot Day Run on Sept. 8, 2022, ring the fire bell after completing the run in honor of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Approximately 2,000 Soldiers, family members, Veterans, DoD civilians, and guests participated in the run. Courtesy: Daniel Malta, Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office.*