Chimes Tower & Carillon — Attraction in East Marlborough Township

I've been visiting Longwood Gardens ever since 2008, and I remember this Chimes Tower playing music, the carillon was really beautiful, I went a few days ago and took the camcorder with me to record the carillon playing and to record the video that talks about the carillon. I actually used to think the button that activates the video would make the carillon play. It wasn't loud at all either, and even though it's nice enough, they should have the upper portion open to visitors, they should also have a person show and tell the bells and carillon, I've always wondered to this day how it is played...

Constructed in 1929, this 61-foot tall stone chimes tower was inspired by bell towers DuPont admired in France. The chimes sound at the hour, and there are occasional chimes concerts. You can learn more about the tower's history and features at multi-media interpretive signs at the base of the tower. You can't climb up the tower, but you can admire it from multiple angles by walking a shady trail down to the...

The Chimes Tower is a great spot. Occasionally it becomes overgrown with ivy which imo is a detractor. I personally preferred the tower when the observation deck was accessible prior to the chime installation; best I recall I last...