Stockbridge is full of treasures: the Norman Rockwell Museum, The Bowl, Main Street and so much more. Other towns have other treasures. Did you know Becket has a bell cast by the Paul Revere & Sons Foundry in 1812? Mount Washington has a piece — a really, really, big piece — of the Berlin Wall? Egremont has just one of three extant one-room schoolhouses circa 1880? And never forget Mr. Big lives in Great Barrington.

The Congregational Church of Becket is 172 years old. Completed in 1850, its belfry atop the church houses an even older treasure: the Paul Revere bell — the only one of its kind in Berkshire County. It is a thrill to see it and marvel at its age and provenance, however, perhaps the greatest thrill is hearing the clear beautiful sound of the bell. PATRICK, CAN YOU PLACE YOUR VIDEO WITH SOUND HERE? THANK YOU

The bell has rung throughout our history — marking historic events such as the 176th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride: Patriot’s Day April 19, 1951. It rang for the last time on Christmas 2021. After that it was stored to allow repairs to begin to the belfry and the structure that supports the bell. For the last two years, progress has been made. It is the pride of the village and well it should be. If you want to be part of finishing the job and hearing the bell ring our again, contact the First Congregational Church of Becket.https://www.youtube.com/embed/FGG6z-anvkQ?si=BWkrTYXuOrOc0yvQ