With the permission of the IDNR and a generous donation, the BHHA has arranged for repair work to be… Read more »
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May 22 Program and BHHA YouTube Channel
Thank you to the people who attended Dr. Wagner’s presentation about Bishop Hill Colony History this past Saturday on… Read more »
June 5 Program on Material Culture
As part of Bishop Hill’s 175th Anniversary Celebration, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting a series of programs… Read more »
Lewis L. “Louie” Nelson Obituary
Lewis L. “Louie” Nelson, 93, of Bishop Hill, IL, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Genesis East… Read more »
Colony Store Maintenance
Thank you to the Campbells for extending the drain on the SE corner of the Colony Store. We appreciate… Read more »
Cobbler Shop Repainted
As part of our annual maintenance, the BHHA has just finished painting the exterior of the 1905 Cobbler Shop,… Read more »
Colonists and Their Descendants: In Their Own Words
At the Steeple Building Museum, Colonists and Their Descendants: In Their Own Words exhibition is now open. This multi-media… Read more »
Popcorn growing in the historic garden
This week, our popcorn crop started to grow in the BHHA’s Historic Garden. Our plan is to shell the… Read more »
Bishop Hill Colony History on Zoom this Saturday
As part of the 175th Anniversary Celebration, the BHHA is planning to host a series of programs that investigates… Read more »
New 175th Anniversary Brick Available for Purchase
Between the Steeple Building Museum and the Carpenter Building is the BHHA Brick Garden. This garden contains handmade bricks… Read more »






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