Inside the east side front door panel on the north side of the Colony Store, the following information was… Read more »
“Time capsule” discovered within Colony Store door panel
Posts Categorized: News & Events
2 new exhibits open at the Steeple Builiding this Sunday
Rarely Seen Treasures from the Attic is the first new summer exhibit opening at the Steeple Building on June 9,… Read more »
Thank you BHHA Board!
At this time, the Heritage would like to recognize the contributions of our Board. BHHA Board Members freely donate… Read more »
BHHA receives an IHC grant for the Chautauqua
The Illinois Humanities Council announced today that the Heritage has received $1,300 for the Bishop Hill Chautauqua. This brand… Read more »
Honor Flight Benefit is this Sunday
Honor Flight returns to Bishop Hill Sunday, June 9th, 3-7 p.m. with the community raising funds to send area… Read more »
Presentation to the Swedish American Museum in Chicago went well
On Sunday June 2, the BHHA conducted a 45 minute presentation about Bishop Hill to 25 members of the Swedish… Read more »
Visit by Swedish dignitaries was enjoyable, educational, and entertaining
Friday, May 31, a group of Swedish governors, university presidents, tourism directors, and folk fiddlers visited Bishop Hill. They… Read more »
VASA new exhibit opens June 1
The Bishop Hill VASA Archives’ new traveling exhibit will open tomorrow June 1 and will be there for the… Read more »
Colony Store is hiring
The Colony Store is still looking for a part-time store clerk. Please call 309 927-3596 for more information.
Sweet Annie’s grand reopening is this Saturday
Sweet Annie Primitives will be reopening at the former Red Oak restaurant (across from the Bakery) on Saturday, June 1. … Read more »
News & Events
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HISTORIC BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND THE BHHA
One of the primary missions of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association is the preserve the historic Bishop Hill Colony Buildings.… Read more >>Published on July 13, 2026
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Artifact Donations to the Heritage
Another part of the Bishop Hill Heritage Association’s missions is to preserve the unique history and culture of Bishop Hill… Read more >>Published on July 13, 2026
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Book Signing and Presentation about Becoming Utopia
On Saturday August 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Steeple Building, attend a free presentation and book signing by Adam… Read more >>Published on July 13, 2026