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Bishop Hill
103 North Bishop Hill Street, PO Box 92
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

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Ljuskrona

Posted November 29, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

The Swedish ljuskrona is a Swedish folk art candelabra. This tradition was brought to America by Swedish immigrants. Most… Read more »

Swedish Birdfeeders for sale only at the Colony Store

Posted November 28, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

In Sweden, it is a Christmas tradition to put aside the last sheaf of grain from the harvest, known… Read more »

Free ornament workshop Saturday November 28

Posted November 27, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

The BHHA volunteers are sponsoring a make it/take it Christmas ornament workshop for children ages 12 and under at the… Read more »

Colony Store hours during the first weekend of Julmarknad.

Posted by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

Don’t forget the Colony Store will have special hours this Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm for this first… Read more »

Julmarknad starts this weekend!

Posted November 25, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

Prepare for the holidays by attending Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 5… Read more »

Civil War display now online!

Posted November 24, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

In case you missed our Civil War exhibit this past summer at the Steeple Building, you now can view it… Read more »

Christmas Tree Ornament Workshop is this Saturday!

Posted November 23, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

The BHHA volunteers are sponsoring a make it/take it Christmas ornament workshop for children ages 12 and under at the… Read more »

Where are the tomte?

Posted November 19, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

Every year, the BHHA securely place stuffed tomte outdoors all around Bishop Hill.  This year, there are 6 of them “hanging”… Read more »

Leveling of the Steeple Building Clock Tower

Posted November 18, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

Over the past several months, Triangle Construction of Cambridge, IL has been leveling the clock tower atop of the 1854… Read more »

Julmarknad starts November 27

Posted November 17, 2015 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

Prepare for the holidays by attending Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5… Read more »

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News & Events

  • FREE WI-FI FOR BHHA GUESTS

    The Steeple Building Museum, Colony Store, Carpenter Building, and Blacksmith Shop all have Wi-Fi. As a free service to our… Read more >>

    Published on May 17, 2025

  • Spets Stuga is open for the 2025 season!

    The Spets Stuga is a children playhouse with a pioneer theme, located at 404 North Erickson Street, by the Dairy… Read more >>

    Published on May 17, 2025

  • 2025 Memorial Day in Bishop Hill

    Bishop Hill will be open Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. The following businesses and museums are some of the… Read more >>

    Published on May 17, 2025

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