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Welcome to the Internet home of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon located in Washington Park, Springfield, Illinois.

In this site you will learn about carillons; how they are made, played and loved throughout the world. This carillon is a centerpiece of Springfield, Illinois.

Please take time to hear Karel Keldermans play the Rees Memorial Carillon in the samples of five compact disk recordings listed on the CD’s / Video page. While you’re there also take time to view the latest video explaining about carillons in general and the Rees Carillon in particular.

After your Internet visit, please go to the Carillon Store where you can purchase all these items and more.

When visiting Springfield, please remember to include the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park - you’ll never forget it.

2009 Calendar of Events:

Ring in Spring with the Bells’ FASHION SHOW – May 2 – 5-7 p.m. -
$ Fashions by Springfield Boutiques - Refreshments

48^th INTERNATIONAL CARILLON FESTIVAL – May 31-June 6 –
Free - Concerts nightly from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – except Wednesday
Festival Fireworks: Friday, June 5 – 9:00 p.m. – Best in the area!
Festival Banquet on Wednesday: Details – Karel Keldermans - 753-6219 - $

ART SPECTACULAR at the Carillon – September 12-13
Juried Fine Art & Craft Sale – Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. &
Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. – Free
Fabulous Kids’ Place - $1/child
See Art Spectacular page on this website.

CARVE FOR THE CARILLON – October 10-11, 2009 –
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Free
Prepare for Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.
See Jack-O-Lantern page on this website.

JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR – October 16-17
Friday & Saturday – 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. $
See Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular page on this website.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT THE CARILLON – Sunday, December 13
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Free
Gather around a roaring bonfire and sing Christmas Carols accompanied by the beautiful music of the Carillon. Hot cocoa and cookies follow.