Clay marbles are the only evidence of a “toy” found from Bishop Hill Colony era. BHHA volunteers have brought… Read more »
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Ag Days was a success!
Once again, Bishop Hill had another successful Jordbruksdagarna. Thank you to all the Heritage volunteers who set up, worked,… Read more »
Artifact Donations and the Heritage
One of the primary missions of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is to preserve the unique history and culture… Read more »
Midwest Folklife Festival CDs now on Sale
Did you enjoy the entertainment at the Midwest Folklife Festival in Bishop Hill? Or do you just enjoy folk… Read more »
It is harvest time at the Heritage Garden
BHHA volunteers are harvesting sorghum and broom corn to be made into Fall and Christmas decorations. With this post… Read more »
BHHA members recieve a reduced rate for the Sweden & America magazine
By being a member of the Heritage, not only do you help to preserve these historic buildings and Swedish… Read more »
Jordbruksdagarna is this Weekend!
Bishop Hill State Historic Site will celebrate the Swedish fall festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) with food, music, dancing and… Read more »
Last chance to see the BHHA’s summer exhibits
The last chance to see the Rarely Seen Treasures from the Attic exhibit will be this weekend. These relics from… Read more »
Come join us for the 17th annual BHHA Ag Days Dinner
Back by popular demand, the Heritage will once again be serving Svensk Varm Korv (Swedish Hot Dogs) on Saturday… Read more »
We can help you with your Bishop Hill Colony family research
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association has a large archive containing genealogy information about the Bishop Hill Colonists (1846-1861). If you… Read more »