All Heritage Buildings will be closed Sunday March 31 for Easter. We will reopen on Monday and be back to… Read more »
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April 1, Heritage returns to regular hours.
This is no April Fool’s joke!. Starting in April, the Colony Store and the Steeple Building will be returning… Read more »
Successful Reception for Governor Edgar!
On March 11, over 30 people visited with former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar at a reception in the Steeple Building. … Read more »
New Clerk Hired at the Colony Store
As of last week, Pat Hyer has been hired as a part-time clerk at the Colony Store. At this… Read more »
Former Governor Edgar is Coming to Bishop Hill!
At the invitation of the Heritage, former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar is visiting Bishop Hill on Monday, March 11. … Read more »
Want to learn more about a Colony Ancestor? Ask the Heritage!
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association has a large archive containing genealogy information about the Bishop Hill Colonists (1846-1861). If you… Read more »
Spring-Summer Newsbulletin will now be Emailed!
For BHHA members who have provided their email addresses to the Heritage, next month’s Newsbulletin will now be emailed… Read more »
The Colony Store is now Hiring!
Our Colony Store in Bishop Hill is looking for a part-time sales clerk. In addition to working weekdays, this person… Read more »
The BHHA has reduced student fees for field trips!
Starting immediately, the Heritage is dropping the student fee for school field trips from $2.00 down to $1.00 per student. … Read more »
Bishop Hill Article in the Nordstjernan.
In this week’s issue of the Nordestjerna, there is a great article about Bishop Hill, past and present. Our very… 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