The Bishop Hill Heritage Association is pleased to announce the gift of $10,000 from the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia… Read more »
Thank You Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation!
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The BHHA and Estate Planning
A bequest is one of the simplest ways to support the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. These thoughtful gifts ensure… Read more »
Eric Janson’s Last Two Letters to Bishop Hill
On Saturday October 23, John E. Norton, noted Swedish historian and translator, will present a program about Eric Janson,… Read more »
Lilly Setterdahl’s Latest Book on Bishop Hill Available for Purchase
Bishop Hill Reframed is the latest book about Bishop Hill history. Authored by Lilly Setterdahl and designed by Stephan Setterdahl,. Bishop… Read more »
Touring Utopia: Nostalgia, Amnesia, and Dissonant Heritages Program is This Saturday
On Saturday October 16, Dr. Adam Kaul, Professor of Anthropology at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, will present a… Read more »
Touring Utopia: Nostalgia, Amnesia, and Dissonant Heritages
As part of Bishop Hill’s 175th Anniversary Celebration, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting a series of programs… Read more »
Thank you Swedish Council of America!
The BHHA recently received a grant of $2,618.80 from the Swedish Council of America Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation … Read more »
Colonists and Their Descendants: In Their Own Words exhibition closes at the end of the month
At the Steeple Building Museum, Colonists and Their Descendants: In Their Own Words exhibition is open for public viewing….. Read more »
Wi-Fi and the Bishop Hill Heritage Association
Due to a generous donation, the BHHA now has an updated and stronger Wi-Fi system in several of its… Read more »
Free Bishop Hill Walking Tour App
When visiting Bishop Hill, take a virtual tour of Bishop Hill using a free Clio app. The Clio app… Read more »
News & Events
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Experience 2026 Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in Bishop Hill!
Prepare for the holidays by attending the 2026 Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in historic Bishop Hill, IL. Hours are 10 a.m.… Read more >>Published on November 10, 2026
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2026 Mountain Dulcimer Workshop cancelled!
Due to an medical issue with our instructor, the Saturday November 14, 2026 Mountain Dulcimer workshop has been cancelled. It… Read more >>
Published on November 6, 2026
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A bequest is one of the simplest ways to support the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. These thoughtful gifts ensure that… Read more >>Published on October 26, 2026