Hoover Tower | United States

Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022. 4:45 PM. Location: Hoover Tower For the 2021–2022 year, listen for the newly dedicated, Lou Henry Hoover carillon as the bells ring in celebration of Hoover Tower’s 80th year and in the spirit of welcoming the Stanford community back to campus. The carillon serenades will be played by Stanford carillonneur, Dr. Timothy Zerlang.  Current schedule: 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm on the second Thursday of the month February 10 March 10 April 7 (rescheduled for first Thursday) ABOUT HOOVER TOWER & THE CARILLON Commissioned by Herbert Hoover and dedicated on June 20, 1941, the Tower was built to house rare library and archival materials held by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Serving as a “North Star” for the Stanford campus, the Tower also serves as a gathering space, where visitors can enjoy the gallery spaces featuring special items from Hoover’s collections. Located on the 14th floor, is the carillon—a gift from the Belgian-American Education Foundation—which symbolizes an over...

Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021. 4:45 PM. Location: Hoover Tower For the 2021–2022 year, listen for the newly dedicated, Lou Henry Hoover carillon as the bells ring in celebration of Hoover Tower’s 80th year and in the spirit of welcoming the Stanford community back to campus. The carillon serenades will be played by Stanford carillonneur, Dr. Timothy Zerlang.  Current Schedule 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm on the second Thursday of the month November 11 (Veteran's Day) December 9    About Hoover Tower Commissioned by Herbert Hoover and dedicated on June 20, 1941, the Tower was built to house rare library and archival materials held by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Serving as a “North Star” for the Stanford campus, the Tower also serves as a gathering space, where visitors can visit the gallery spaces that feature special collections from Hoover’s collections. Located on the 14th floor, is the carillon—a gift from the Belgian-American Education Foundation—which symbolizes an overall purpose to promote peac...

Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021. 4:45 PM. Location: Hoover Tower For the 2021–2022 year, listen for the carillon as the bells ring in celebration of Hoover Tower’s 80th year and in the spirit of welcoming the Stanford community back to campus. The carillon serenades will be played by Stanford carillonneur Timothy Zerlang.  Current Schedule 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm on the second Thursday of the month October 14 November 11 December 9 About Hoover Tower Commissioned by Herbert Hoover and commemorated on June 20, 1941, the Tower was built to house rare library and archival materials held by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Serving as a “North Star” for the Stanford campus, the Tower also serves as a gathering space, where visitors can visit the gallery spaces that feature special collections from Hoover’s collections. Located on the 14th floor, is the carillon—a gift from the Belgian-American Education Foundation—which symbolizes an overall purpose to promote peace and personal freedom and to foster ideas th...