Yesterday, the BHHA completed the purchase of the 1851 Carpenter and Paint Shop. This Colony building is the home for… Read more »
BHHA purchases the 1851 Carpenter and Paint Shop
Posts By: BishopHill
Free program about the poet Carl Sandburg
Olof Krans book available at the Colony Store
The Art of Olof Krans: A Prairie Vision, 2014 is a comprehensive survey of Krans’ work and his documentation of… Read more »
Dairy Building is available for summer rentals
The 1855 Dairy Building Conference Area is available to rent. The Conference Area consists of a Conference Room and a Coffee Bar Room. … Read more »
Hälsingland Exhibition coming soon!
For this summer, BHHA Board Members Cheryl Dowell and Kerstin Lane are creating a special, large exhibit about Hälsingland, birthplace for many of the… Read more »
Summer intern starting at the BHHA
Sierra McVietty, an University of Iowa student from Geneseo, IL, is starting a summer internship with the BHHA this week. … Read more »
Public can vote on national park site preservation funds
I came across the following story about how the public can vote online on which national parks get funds… Read more »
National Historic Preservation Act
May is National Preservation Month and this year, it is also the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation… Read more »
Live Swedish Music at the VASA Archives
Honor Flight Benefit June 12
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