The Bishop Hill Heritage Association has a large archive containing genealogy information about the Bishop Hill Colonists (1846-1861). If you have an ancestor who was a Colonist and would like to learn more about them, please open and fill out the Genealogy Request Form located at the end of this post. Then email your request form using the email address given on the form. Or you can also mail it to P.O. Box 92, Bishop Hill, IL 61419. We will be happy to assist you with your family history research.
News & Events
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2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Day
To honor America’s 250th Birthday this year, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting a variety of activities that look… Read more >>Published on May 13, 2026
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Other Activities Going during the 2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Day
On Saturday May 16, there are other events going on in Bishop Hill, besides Civil War Day. The annual Bishop… Read more >>Published on May 13, 2026
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2026 Bishop Hill Civil War Day Battle this Saturday!
On Saturday May 16, at 3:30 p.m., there will be a battle reenactment at 3:30 p.m. at Coopers' Field. It… Read more >>Published on May 13, 2026