Posts Categorized: News & Events

The spotlights that shine on the faces of the Steeple Building clock are once again operational.  With the new… Read more »

Flax, harvested from the Heritage Garden, has been made into bundles for fall decoration.  They can be purchased at the… Read more »

Olof Krans was a resident of Bishop Hill and Galva and was one of the leading folk artists in… Read more »

Listen tomorrow (August 28) to Bob McKee’s Tuned in Show from 8:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. to learn more details about… Read more »

Clay marbles are the only evidence of a “toy” found from Bishop Hill Colony era.  There are variations on… Read more »

Check out the below press release for more information about the 2013 Bishop Hill Chautauqua: On Saturday, September 7th,… Read more »

Bishop Hill Calendars for 2014 are still available for purchase at the Colony Store for $6.00 each. The calendar’s theme… Read more »

Take a look at the latest photos of the Heritage Garden,  Besides the sweet corn, the tomatoes and sorghum… Read more »

Back during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Chautauqua were part of small town life.  Before harvest time, towns… Read more »