On March 11, over 30 people visited with former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar at a reception in the Steeple Building. … Read more »
Successful Reception for Governor Edgar!
Posts Categorized: News & Events
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 »
New Photos have been added to the Archive Page!
Check out the “Archival Items” page of our “About” section! On this page, you will see photographs of items in the BHHA… Read more »
Looking for Theme Ideas for the 2014 Bishop Hill Calendar!
The BHHA is collecting theme ideas for the 2014 Calendar. Past ones have been buildings and group shots. What do you want the… Read more »
News & Events
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The Bishop Hill Arts Council is having their annual Chocolate Walk this Saturday December 4 and Sunday December 5, 2021. … Read more >>Published on December 1, 2021
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Christmas Market Parade is Cancelled
Due to medical issues with the organizers, the Julmarknad Parade on Saturday December 4 at 5 p.m. has been cancelled. Read more >>
Published on December 1, 2021
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Book Signing by Lilly Setterdahl
During Julmarknad (Christmas Market), author Lilly Setterdahl will be having a book signing at the Steeple Building Museum from 11… Read more >>Published on November 30, 2021