Dartmouth Events

Century of Civic Sound Exhibit

A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Baker Tower bells

8/18/2026
All Day
Baker Library, Reiss Hall
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Exhibitions

May 19 through October 09, 2026
Baker-Berry Library, Reiss Hall
Curated by Memory Apata, Research & Learning Librarian for Music & Performing Arts
Designed by Max Seidman, Exhibits and Graphic Arts Designer

 

Dartmouth's Soundscape

Generations of community members have shaped Dartmouth's sonic identity through the Baker Bells: from the machinist who hacked player pianos to control the clock tower and the professors' wives who hand-punched hundreds of music rolls, to the student composers writing original works for the tower today. Explore the exhibit and consider: how does sound shape your sense of place? What should Dartmouth sound like and who should decide?

For more information, contact:
Dartmouth Libraries
dartmouth.library@dartmouth.edu
Permanent URL to this event: https://mals.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=81759

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.