the netherlands carillon is a bell tower near washington, dc that was given to america as an expression of gratitude from the dutch people for aid provided during and after world war ii. the carillon plays recorded music that is programmed to play automatically by computer. its fifty bells give it two notes more than four octaves. winchester chimes play daily on the hour between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. other patriot tunes are played at various times. special concerts are presented on saturdays and national holidays from may through september. the netherlands carillon has nice grassy grounds and offers a wonderful panoramic view of washington, dc. during concerts, you can climb the tower and view the city from above.
location
the netherlands carillon is located in arlington, virginia adjacent to the iwo jima memorial. the closest metro station is rosslyn.
live concerts
live concerts are held on saturdays and holidays from may to september. enjoy jazz, pop, and patriotic music on the carillon's 50 bells.
automated concerts
- monday through saturday at noon and 6 p.m. - medley of armed forces anthems
- sunday at noon - star-spangled banner, wilhelmus (the dutch national anthem) and stars and stripes forever
- sunday at 6 p.m. - star-spangled banner, america the beautiful and eternal father, strong to save (the navy hymn)
- 5 de mayo (día de liberación holandés) al mediodía y a las 6 pm - pancarta estrellada, wilhelmus (el himno nacional holandés)
- día del trabajo a las 9:04 am - estandarte estrellado, américa el padre bello y eterno, fuerte para salvar (el himno de la marina)
- día de acción de gracias al mediodía y a las 6 pm - regalos simples y nos reunimos
- 31 de diciembre a las 6 pm - auld lang syne
