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103 North Bishop Hill Street, PO Box 92
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

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Posts Categorized: News & Events

July 10-11 2025 Indigo Dyeing taught by Sheri Wood One-day class in which you choose either July 10 OR 11 for indigo dyeing!

Posted April 14, 2025 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

Please spend the day exploring the magic of dyeing with indigo! Using natural fibers and fabric we will start… Read more »

New History Documents added to Website

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The BHHA has added pdfs of history documents about the Bishop Hill Colony and its Colonists to our BHHA… Read more »

Bishop Hill Colony Furniture Book

Posted April 10, 2025 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

For the first time, there is now a catalog of Colony Furniture. Written by BHHA Archivist Cheryl Dowell, this… Read more »

July 9-11 2025 Clay Resist and Stitched Shibori 2-Day Class taught by Sheri Wood Clay Resist and Stitched July 9 and your choice of either July 10 OR 11 for indigo dyeing!

Posted by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

Please spend a day using stitching and clay resist to make patterns and designs of fabric and prepare them… Read more »

2025 BHHA Acting Troupe

Posted by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

The purpose of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association Acting Troupe is to teach the public a little bit about… Read more »

The 2025 Bishop Hill Chautauqua Celebrates Henry County History

Posted April 7, 2025 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

This year is Henry County’s Bicentennial.  So, in honor of this occasion, the Bishop Hill Chautauqua will look back… Read more »

Clock Tower is Up and Running Again for 2025!

Posted April 3, 2025 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

This month, the BHHA has restarted the town clock in the Steeple Building clock tower for the 2025 season…. Read more »

Blacksmith Shop space available to rent!

Posted April 2, 2025 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

The 2nd floor of the Blacksmith Shop, located at 203 North Bishop Hill Street, is now available to rent… Read more »

2025 Opening Day for the Spets Stuga!

Posted March 31, 2025 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

The BHHA’s Spets Stuga will open for the first time on Saturday April 5, 2025. The Spets Stuga is… Read more »

THE COLONY STORE IS HAVING A SPRING CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY THIS SATURDAY!

Posted by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

On Saturday April 5, 2025, the Bishop Hill Colony Store will have a customer appreciation day from 10 a.m…. Read more »

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News & Events

  • 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

  • 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

  • The BHHA and Estate Planning

    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

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