Visitors are invited to ring in Christmas Day in the traditional Swedish way at the Julotta non-denominational service beginning… Read more »
Julotta will be 6 AM at the Colony Church
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Repairs are commencing on the Colony Store
Starting this month, some minor repairs will be started on the Colony Store. These renovations will include fixing the… Read more »
Colony Store Customer Appreciation Weekend is December 15 and 16!
Saturday Dec. 15 and Sunday December 15, all Colony Store customers recieved a !0% discount on their purchases. For… Read more »
Lucia Nights were filled with holiday sights and sounds!
Bishop Hill’s Lucia Nights Celebration was experienced by many delighted visitors on December 7 and 8. In the Steeple… Read more »
The History of the BHHA video in now on our website!
For the 50th anniversay of the BHHA, Bill Owens, Heritage Board member, created a PowerPoint about the history of… Read more »
Winter Hours starting December 10
Starting Monday December 10, the BHHA will be starting their winter hours. Monday thru Saturday, the Steeple Building will be open… Read more »
Jacobson Furniture Donated to the Heritage
Mr. Charles Andersen has graciously donated a Colony desk and table that were in the Jacobson House. He has… Read more »
2nd Weekend of Christmas Market was a Huge Success.
December 1 and 2, large number of shoppers traveled to Bishop Hill for the last weekend of Julmarknad (Christmas… Read more »
Everyone is looking forward to Lucia Nights!
Bishop Hill invites you to join in the Lucia Nights celebration on Friday December 7 and Saturday December 8… Read more »
Shoppers flocked to Bishop Hill for the 1st Weekend of Julmarknad
Despite the cold weather, shoppers were out in abundance at Bishop Hill’s Christmas Market this past weekend. Over 550… 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