American Bell Association® (ABA)

We are a network of bell collectors, enthusiasts, researchers, bell ringers, carillonneurs, artisans, manufacturers, technicians and dealers. Learn more about bells and connect with hundreds of members of the ABA.

 

New on Website 11/1/2024

2025 Convention Information – click the links for hotel, convention schedule and places to see near us.

See the menu page for Past Conventions (You will find highlights, names of Convention educational programs, BEHOLD exhibits and aution results)

August 2024 Updated Chapter Meeting Dates

North America Zoom bells shown (see bottom of page)

Members Area:

Updated Directory – November 2024

Check the Chapters page for newsletters from New England (you can send your newsletters or meeting notes to me to include)

ABA Fundraiser – Shop with Scrip

You buy a gift card and ABA earns money

You get the full value of the gift card

ABA earned nearly $400 last year

Click here for more information

American Bell - Bell Tower 2024

The Bell Tower is our full color magazine published 6 times a year.  It has educational articles and pictures about bells, news of events, news about chapters and members.  It’s a magazine worth having!

Click here to See and Learn More

 

Silver Table Bells

The American Bell Association was organized for educational and scientific purposes related to the collection, study, research, preservation, and restoration of all kinds of bells. We are a non-profit organization with hundreds of members located in the United States and other countries.

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 2025 Convention

Cincinnati, OH / Covington, KY

June 22 to June 27, 2025

Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront

668 W. 5th Street

Covington, KY 41011

Learn more by clicking here

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MEMBER BELLS

Some of our members have shared a favorite bell or two. We would enjoy sharing one that you have. 

Send a picture (or two) and a short description to the Website Coordinator.

 

   Here are some bells that were showed at the North America Zoom meeting in August

“ABA on the national/international and chapter levels would resonate with everyone.  Since my first meeting years ago I have been greatly blessed in so many ways, but most importantly by the wonderful people  whom I have met and the special friendships that I treasure.”

Nancy (Pittsburgh)