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Phone: 217-546-3853

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 former carillonneur 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.

2013 Calendar of Events

Please join us for the
53rd Annual International Carillon Festival – June 2 – 8.
Free recitals daily (except Wednesday).
Here’s our schedule.

ART SPECTACULAR at the Carillon – September 14-15, 2013

Juried Fine Art & Craft Sale

Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. & Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. –

Art Fair: Free

Kids’ Place - $1.25/child

Only Service Animals Allowed

See Art Spectacular page on this website.

CARVE FOR THE CARILLON – October 12-13, 2013 – Free -
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Or until we run out of pumpkins.

Prepare for Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.
See Jack-O-Lantern page on this website.

JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR – October 18-19, 2013

Friday & Saturday – 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Adults $7; 4-11 Years $5; 3 & Under Free

Only Service Animals Allowed

See Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular page on this website.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT THE CARILLON –

December 15, 2013

Sunday - 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.

Cocoa and Cookies follow.