Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Bells in history program set for Sept. 10 at Saugus Historical Society By Laura Eisener O n Wednesday, September 10, the Saugus Historical Society will present a program on bells in history, from the earliest bells through the famous bells that played a role in the American Revolution 250 years ago to the bells we may fi nd around Saugus today. Variations of bells have been produced around the world, and many of them have played signifi cant roles in community life. In the days before people wore watches or carried cell phones to remind them of the time, bells in public buildings would ring on the hour or even every quarter hour to keep us all on a similar schedule. They would ring to announce joyIf We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available This large bell sits on the front lawn of the old Roby School on Main Street. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) At First Congregational Church in Saugus, this bell will fi nd itself surrounded by pumpkins by the end of the month. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) ous and somber events, and to alert people to emergencies or big news. They would help you locate your wandering cattle and warn you of the approach of a sleigh through the snow. We still rely on bells or a facsimile of their sound for many occasions. A doorbell announces that a visitor has arrived. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is a tourist attraction with its own museum. Plaques in both Medford, Massachusetts, and Savannah, Georgia, mark signifi cant sites related to a song all of us have heard: “Jingle Bells.” Famous New England poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem called “The Bells of Lynn.” The meeting will be at 30 Main St., Saugus, with doors opening at 6:45 p.m. and the program starting at 7. It is free The bell hanging over the door of the house at Saugus Iron Works was placed there by early 20th century historian Wallace Nutting. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) to all, and light refreshments will be served. Hope you’ll be there with bells on!
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