The annual Bishop Hill Quilt Show is May 16-18.. This year’s theme is Jars, Jellyrolls, and Jewels. Quilts may… Read more »
Posts Categorized: News & Events
Winola Elementary tours Bishop Hill
Third graders from Winola Elementary School from Viola, IL had a good time touring Bishop Hill on Thursday, May… Read more »
Black Hawk East and the Heritage Garden
Once again, Ag students from Black Hawk East College are helping out the BHHA. These students are volunteering their… Read more »
2nd floor and 2nd museum
When you visit the Steeple Building museum, don’t forget about the following two items: For people who do not… Read more »
Springtime in Bishop Hill
Spring is in full swing here in Bishop Hill. Check out the latest photographs of the “Utopia on the Prairie”… Read more »
Galesburg Community Foundation supports the BHHA
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association thanks the Galesburg Community Foundation for supporting our educational programming. The Foundation has granted… Read more »
Mother’s Day Shopping
Having a hard time finding a perfect gift for your mother? Then check out our online Colony Store at… Read more »
Bishop Hill Calendar for 2015
Yes, the Heritage is currently working on a calendar for 2015. This year’s theme is recipes. A Swedish recipe is… Read more »
SCA donates money for Diary Building display
The Swedish Council of America has granted the BHHA $500 to create a permanent display in the Dairy Building. This exhibit… Read more »
A second BHHA online exhibit added
Google is providing free space and programming for museums to create online exhibitions that can include video clips, audio… Read more »
News & Events
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BHHA Collection Management Policy
A collection management policy is a public document that outlines the scope of a museum’s collection, explains how the museum… Read more >>Published on August 3, 2026
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On a semi-regular basis, we are asked by visitors what is the purpose of the BHHA? What do we do… Read more >>
Published on August 3, 2026
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The 2026 Bishop Hill Chautauqua Celebrates America’s Birthday!
To celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, the theme for this year's Chautauqua is Founding Figures: People Who Helped Create our Nation.… Read more >>Published on August 3, 2026