Today was the last day for the Spets Stuga and the Livery Stable Museum to be open in 2025…. Read more »
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2025 Nyckelharpa concerts with Lisa Horngren
Tennessee-based performer Lisa Horngren will be performing three concerts of traditional Swedish music on her nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) at… Read more »
2025 MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP IN HISTORIC BISHOP HILL, IL
Mike Anderson, the Dulcimer Guy, will be teaching a free mountain dulcimer workshop starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday… Read more »
2025 Swedish vocal folk music workshop
Renowned Swedish vocal ensemble, Kongero, will teach a variety of Swedish folk songs and tunes in 2- to 4-part… Read more »
Colony Store will be closed on Tuesday October 21, 2025
Earlier this week, Donald McQueen, husband to Colony Store manager Ronda McQueen, passed away after a long battle with… Read more »
MOUNTAIN DULCIMER WORKSHOP IN HISTORIC BISHOP HILL, IL
Mike Anderson, the Dulcimer Guy, will be teaching a free mountain dulcimer workshop starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday… Read more »
SPOTS AVAILABLE IN 2025 WOODCARVING WORKSHOP!
Learn basic woodcarving skills and take home your very own snowman on October 18, 2025! Students will be provided… Read more »
2025 Jordbruksdagarna (Ag Days) Photographs
Thank you to all those who attended this year’s 19th century harvest festival. If you wish to see Jordbruksdagarna… Read more »
Last Day for Krans Livery Stable and Spets Stuga in 2025!
Thursday October 30 will be the last day that the Krans Livey Stable Museum and the Spets Stuga will… Read more »
2026 CIVIL WAR DAY FOR SCHOOLS IN BISHOP HILL, IL
On Friday May 15, 2026, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting a Civil War Day for Schools, as… 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