HEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME

The Bells for Peace

at

Virginia Union University

Completion of Phase I - the Electronic Component

The Board of Bells for Peace, Inc., in partnership with Virginia Union University (VUU), is proud to invite you to the historical dedication of new tower Peace Bells. This will complete Phase I of our project: the Electronic Component. The carillon of 63 tones, manufactured by the Verdin Company of Cincinnati , is being installed in the 161’ Vann Memorial Tower of the Belgian Friendship Building on the VUU campus. We invite you to the historical dedication of the electronic component which will eventually support bronze Peace Bells.The original Peace Bells ring from Hoover Tower of Stanford University.

Virginia Union University ’s Peace Bells will ring for access to excellence in Educational Programs, Healthcare, Housing, Employment and Justice – keys to a more peaceful world. Bells on college campuses also symbolize Liberty of Thought.

Dedication & Ringing of the Carillon Bells

WHEN: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

TIME: 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Belgian Friendship Building

Virginia Union University - 1500 N. Lombardy Street - Richmond , VA 23220

Governor Kaine Declares Sunday, April 20th as Bells for Peace Sunday!
Read the Declaration (PDF) | Link to Governor's Proclamation web page

From The Bulletin, read "Bells Appealing,” by Sarah McFadden, dated August 14, 2008.  The Bulletin, an Ackroyd Publication of Belgium, is Brussels’ essential English-language weekly magazine.  Published in the capital of Europe since 1962, it is continental Europe’s most successful English-language publication sent to 50,000 readers in 40 nations.

Cardinal Chronicle: Stanford University recognizes Bells for Peace in support of Virginia Union University. Read more.

National Trust for Historic Preservation acknowledges work of Bells for Peace. Read more.