Kim Thrush and Brian “Fox” Ellis have recently purchased the Colony Hospital. They plan to move to Bishop Hill… Read more »
Posts Categorized: News & Events
Winter Hours have begun at the Colony Store!
For the winter season, the Colony Store will be open Monday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…. Read more »
Jan. 7 Early Closing of the Steeple Building
Due to a death in the family, the Steeple Building will closed at 11 a.m. on Monday Janurary 7. … Read more »
Shorten hours on Jan. 2
Due to the end of the year inventory, the Steeple Building will be open from just 1 to 4… Read more »
Take a look at the BHHA collection online!
In the ABOUT Section, under ARCHIVAL ITEMS, are photographs of the Heritage’s artifacts and documents. Some of the objects shown… Read more »
Steeple Building closing at noon December 24
Due to the Chistmas holiday, the Steeple Building will be closed to the public at noon on Monday December… Read more »
Thanks from the Administrator
It was a little over 6 months ago that I was hired as the new BHHA administrator, replacing Mike… Read more »
Happy Holidays to all Heritage Supporters!
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association wishes all its members, friends, and guests a Merry Christmas and a Happy New… Read more »
Julotta will be 6 AM at the Colony Church
Visitors are invited to ring in Christmas Day in the traditional Swedish way at the Julotta non-denominational service beginning… Read more »
Repairs are commencing on the Colony Store
Starting this month, some minor repairs will be started on the Colony Store. These renovations will include fixing the… Read more »
News & Events
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2026 Winter Hours at the Steeple Building Museum
The Steeple Building is currently on winter hours which means we are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.… Read more >>Published on January 5, 2026
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2026 Winter Hours for the Colony Store
Starting next week on January 5, the Colony Store will be on its winter hours. The Colony Store will be… Read more >>Published on December 29, 2025
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THANK YOU BISHOP HILL HERITAGE ASSOCIATION BOARD!
Before 2026 kicks into high gear, I would like to recognize one dedicated group of volunteers, the BHHA Board. All… Read more >>Published on December 29, 2025