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.
There is a new Members Area
Only ABA members can access the site. You must have an email listed with us and the Website Coordinator needs to register you. Most members are already registered and should have received an email from ‘WordPress’ to enter a new password.
If more than one person is a member and both want access under their own email, please email me and let me know. If you don’t get an email or need help getting into the Members Area, please do let us know.
Member Directory updated May 8, 2025
3 new Bell Tower articles Link from the Bell Tower Page Mechanical Bells, Baby Rattles and French Faience Bells
2025 Convention Information – It’s not too late to register!!
See the bottom of this page for Judi’s Torah Bells.
2025 (2-10) Updated Chapter Meeting Dates
There is an ABA Members Area. It is fairly new and we are learning. You will find an ABA Business Forum with Members Directory, Bylaws, Job Descriptions and more.
Feel free to add bell interesting topics to the forum.
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.
Judi sent us a picture of her Torah bells that a friend gave her after a trip to Israel in the late ‘70’s.
Torah bells are often used to show devotion and respect for the Torah and to beautify the Torah scroll itself.
They are made of silver with four engravings depicting scenes in Jerusalem and have gold bells hanging from them with a Star of David on the very top. They are hollow at the bottom which then can be placed over the top part of the wooden Torah handles. They serve as works of Jewish art.
“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)