The BHHA is always looking for donation of items relating to Bishop Hill history, especially about the Colony. In some cases,… Read more »
Please keep the Heritage in mind when it comes to donating Bishop Hill artifacts.
Posts Categorized: News & Events
Astrid Lindgren Festival Returns to Bishop Hill in April!
The Astrid Lindgreen Festival is a children’s educational event that celebrates Swedish children’s author Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking, and… Read more »
View Photos of the Colony Store Repairs!
With the warmer than usual January weather, the repairs on the Colony Store are progressing well. The work is… Read more »
The Colony Hospital has new owners!
Kim Thrush and Brian “Fox” Ellis have recently purchased the Colony Hospital. They plan to move to Bishop Hill… Read more »
Winter Hours have begun at the Colony Store!
For the winter season, the Colony Store will be open Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…. Read more »
Jan. 7 Early Closing of the Steeple Building
Due to a death in the family, the Steeple Building will closed at 11 a.m. on Monday Janurary 7. … Read more »
Shorten hours on Jan. 2
Due to the end of the year inventory, the Steeple Building will be open from just 1 to 4… Read more »
Take a look at the BHHA collection online!
In the ABOUT Section, under ARCHIVAL ITEMS, are photographs of the Heritage’s artifacts and documents. Some of the objects shown… Read more »
Steeple Building closing at noon December 24
Due to the Chistmas holiday, the Steeple Building will be closed to the public at noon on Monday December… Read more »
Thanks from the Administrator
It was a little over 6 months ago that I was hired as the new BHHA administrator, replacing Mike… Read more »
News & Events
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How to do Research Requests from the BHHA Archives
Over the last several years, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association has been taking high resolution photographs of some of our… Read more >>Published on January 16, 2022
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The 2021 exhibit at the Steeple Building Museum was Colonists and Their Descendants: In Their Own Words.. This multi-media exhibit… Read more >>Published on January 9, 2022
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History Section on the BHHA Website
Our BHHA website has pdfs of some of the major books on Bishop Hill Colony history. These readings can be… Read more >>Published on January 3, 2022