The American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Inc. (AGEHR, or the Guild) was established in 1954 to promote the unique art of ringing tunes on handbells. The region of the Guild comprising New England and Eastern Canada is referred to as “Area I.” AGEHR’s primary objective is to promote the exchange of ideas as they relate to handbell ringing, thereby “Uniting People Through a Musical Art.” AGEHR National events bring ringers and directors together from all over the world, while Area events fulfill regional needs. Through group participation in Guild events, and through the individual service of many of our ringers to Area I and the National organization, New England Ringers are proud and active members of AGEHR.