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Country Antique Market is July 13
Saturday, July 13, the Country Antique Market will once again be held at the Colony School from 9 am… Read more »
Thoughts from the BHHA Administrator
One year ago today was my first day here at Bishop Hill. I must admit I was a little… Read more »
The Heritage will be on Paula Sands Live
On Tuesday, September 3, the BHHA will be appearing on the Paula Sands Live show on KWQC-TV 6. We… Read more »
The Bishop Hill Arts Council is looking for help with the Welcome Center
The BHAC is still looking for volunteers to help finish the Welcome Center. Painting assistance, in particular, is required. … Read more »
The BHHA will be open 4th of July
The Steeple Building, Colony Store, Livery Stable, and the Prairie Arts Center will be open this Thursday. The Village Smithy,… Read more »
Check out the latest photographs of our Heritage Garden
Thanks to Professor Andrew Larson for replanting the broom corn. Now everything is growing well in the BHHA garden. Go… Read more »
Contact the BHHA to find out more about a Bishop Hill Colony ancestor.
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association has a large archive containing genealogy information about the Bishop Hill Colonists (1846-1861). If you… Read more »
Henry County Historical Society is 50 years old!
The Henry County Historical Society will celebrate its fifty year anniversary at an Open House on Sunday, June 30,… Read more »
Heritage volunteers helped with the 2013 Midsommar Festival
Thanks to Cheryl Dowell and Vicki Massie for running the information booth at this year’s Midsommar Music Festival. They… 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