The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will officially open weekends in May starting May 3-4. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm. Daily hours begin on Memorial Day weekend through the end of October with hours from 10 am – 4 pm.
At this time, the elevator is not operable so tours will not include a trip to the observation deck. As soon as the needed part is installed, an announcement will be made. The staff will enjoy telling the story of the Tower and directing visitors to other local attractions.
The four octaves of bells play the Westminster chimes at each quarter hour throughout the day. A carillon concert of two songs is played after each hour from 9 am – 7 pm. The “Jefferson Chimes” written by local musician Jennifer Powers is played on the carillon after the 8 am Westminster Chimes and the 8 pm Westminster Chimes to begin and end each day.
The Bell Tower Lobby offers souvenirs, an historical video, and special items telling the story of the tower and the Jefferson community. A display honors the many Bell Tower of Fame Award recipients. Visitors are asked to locate their home on the maps – both U.S. and the world. The hospitality-trained tower tour guides are very knowledgeable about the history of the tower and Greene County.
At this time, there will be no admission fee for visitors and they will be contacted when the elevator is operable again.
For more information about the tower and activities, follow the Mahanay Bell Tower Facebook page, Instagram, and check out the website www.mahanaybelltower.org
