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Please keep the Heritage in mind when it comes to donating Bishop Hill artifacts.
The BHHA is always looking for donation of items relating to Bishop Hill history, especially about the Colony. In some cases,… Read more »
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 »
News & Events
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Bishop Hill Colony Traveling Display Now in Colona Illinois
The traveling exhibit about historic Bishop Hill is now on display at the Colona Public Library in Colona, IL. During… Read more >>Published on July 6, 2022
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2022 Midsommar Music Festival Photographs
Thank you to all the people who attended last month's Midsommar Music Festival. Please check out photographs of this event… Read more >>Published on July 6, 2022
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Due to a DCEO grant, the BHHA has been able to create an outdoor play ship for children to play… Read more >>Published on June 30, 2022