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 12-31-2024
2025 Convention Information – More information added. Downloadable Registration page added. (do not have the internet credit card registration up yet)
View 2024 BEHOLD Videos on Youtube.
See the menu page for Past Conventions (You will find highlights, names of Convention educational programs, BEHOLD exhibits and aution results)
2025 Updated Chapter Meeting Dates
Members Area:
Updated Directory – January 2025
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
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!
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.
2025 Convention
Cincinnati, OH / Covington, KY
June 22 to June 27, 2025
Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
668 W. 5th Street
Covington, KY 41011
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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)