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

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Posts Categorized: News & Events

Ag Days was a success!

Posted October 8, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

Posted October 7, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

Posted October 2, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

Posted October 1, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

Posted September 30, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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!

Posted September 26, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

Posted September 24, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

Posted September 23, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

Posted by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

The Bishop Hill Heritage Association has a large archive containing genealogy information about the Bishop Hill Colonists (1846-1861).  If you… Read more »

Bishop Hill Calendars will make a great gift.

Posted September 20, 2013 by BishopHill & filed under News & Events.

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

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News & Events

  • Colonial America program by Barry Grove

    On Saturday, April 11, 2026, as part of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration, Mr. Barry Grove will be presenting a program… Read more >>

    Published on January 19, 2026

  • 2026 CIVIL WAR DAY FOR SCHOOLS IN HISTORIC BISHOP HILL, IL

    On Friday May 15, 2026, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is hosting a Civil War Day for Schools, as part… Read more >>

    Published on January 14, 2026

  • Saint Knut’s Day and the BHHA

    January 13 is St. Knut's Day, a traditional festival celebrated in Sweden that marks the end of the Christmas season.… Read more >>

    Published on January 13, 2026

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