13 tolls for 13 colonies
Posted on June 9, 2026 by Jenny ONeill
A special ringing of the Bell School bell!
2.50 PM, Saturday July 4
25 Drift Road, Westport MA
The community is invited to gather at the Bell School, 25 Drift Road, for a unique nationwide event celebrating America’s 250th birthday! The historic Bell School bell, which was cast by an apprentice of Paul Revere, will toll 13 times for 13 colonies.
Bells and bell towers across America will ring out together on Independence Day, creating a canopy of sound over our nation. Cathedrals and churches, community organizations and historical structures, national parks and memorials, and people from coast to coast are encouraged to gather and contribute to the sound.
This symbolic gesture of ringing bells together celebrates our commitment to community, honors our nation’s incredible past, and inspires the next generation of American patriots.
Nationwide ringing will begin at 2:50pm EST.