To honor Bishop Hill’s very own Company D, IL 57th Volunteer Infantry, Bishop Hill is having Civil War Days on Saturday May 16 2026. There will be a living history encampment in the village park with programs going on every hour on the hour. Some of the programs that are scheduled are: artillery demonstration, an appearance by General John Logan, a Civil War Ball, a medical demonstration, an afternoon skirmish, and much, much more. The Steeple Building Museum will also have a special Company D exhibit. Event is free and open to the public. The schedule of events will be released later. Contact the Bishop Hill Heritage Association at 309 927-3899 if you have questions.
Organized by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. Funded by the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, Community State Bank, Galesburg Community Foundation, Geneseo Foundation, and the Illinois Arts Council.
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