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TOMTE LEGEND
The tomte is a gnome-like little man found in every Swedish home. Legend tells us that he watches over… Read more »
GREET THE JULBOCK AT BISHOP HILL’S JULMARKNAD (CHRISTMAS MARKET)
Prepare for the holidays by attending the 2023 Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill, IL. Hours are 10… Read more »
ANNUAL BISHOP HILL COOKIE WALK AT THE COLONY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 25, 2023
As part of Bishop Hill’s annual Julmarkand (Christmas Market) on Saturday November 25, the Cookie Walk will be held… Read more »
BOOK SIGNINGS DURING THE 2023 JULMARKNAD (CHRISTMAS MARKET) IN HISTORIC BISHOP HILL IL
As part of Julmarknad, on Saturday November 25 only, authors Jannifer Powelson and Mary Davidsaver will have a book… Read more »
SEE JULTOMTEN AT THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS MARKET
Prepare for the holidays by attending the 2023 Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill, IL. Hours are 10… Read more »
ANNUAL BISHOP HILL COOKIE WALK AT THE COLONY SCHOOL NOVEMBER 24, 2023
As part of Bishop Hill’s annual Julmarkand (Christmas Market) on Friday November 24, the Cookie Walk will be held… Read more »
MAKE AND TAKE DALA HORSES AT THE VASA NATIONAL ARCHIVES DURING 2023 JULMARKNAD (CHRISTMAS MARKET)
During the holiday weekends, paint stations will be set up in the Vasa National Archive for painters to decorate… Read more »
THIS WEEKEND PLEASE REMEMBER OUR VETERANS
As Veterans Day approaches, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association would like to thank all military personnel for their service… Read more »
Julmarknad (Christmas Market) 2023 in Historic Bishop Hill, IL
Prepare for the holidays by attending Julmarknad, or Christmas Market, in Bishop Hill, IL. Hours are 10 a.m. to… Read more »