Fika is the Swedish tradition of sharing coffee, cookies and conversation. As part of the Bishop Hill Chautauqua on… Read more »
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MEET RACHEL CARSON, AS PORTRAYED BY KATIE KNUTSON
The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua in Bishop Hill IL has an all-new line-up of colorful characters from America’s past…. Read more »
LESLIE GODDARD APPEARING IN BISHOP HILL ILLINOIS
The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua in Bishop Hill IL has an all-new line-up of colorful characters from America’s past…. Read more »
MRS. MARY LINCOLN WILL BE VISITING BISHOP HILL
The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua in Bishop Hill IL has an all-new line-up of colorful characters from America’s past…. Read more »
JO LAKOTA PERFORMING AT THE 2024 BISHOP HILL CHAUTAUQUA
The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua in Bishop Hill IL has an all-new line-up of colorful characters from America’s past…. Read more »
VIEW OUR NEW BISHOP HILL HISTORY VIDEO AT THE STEEPLE BUILDING MUSEUM
Due to grant funding from the Henry County Board, the BHHA has created a new video about the history… Read more »
Displays on the 2nd floor of the Steeple Building Museum
The Steeple Building Museum has two floors of displays. The first floor has the permanent display about the Bishop… Read more »
Steeple Building Museum’s 2024 Special Exhibit is Open!
“Immigrant Trunks from the BHHA Collection” is the new first floor exhibit that is opening today in the Steeple… Read more »
HOW TO DO RESEARCH REQUESTS FROM THE HERTIAGE ARCHIVES
over the last several years, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association has been taking high resolution photographs of some of… Read more »
HOW TO REQUEST BISHOP HILL COLONY GENEALOGY INFORMATION FROM THE BHHA
The Bishop Hill Heritage Association has a large archive containing genealogy information about the Bishop Hill Colonists (1846-1861). If… Read more »
News & Events
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Experience 2026 Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in Bishop Hill!
Prepare for the holidays by attending the 2026 Julmarknad (Christmas Market) in historic Bishop Hill, IL. Hours are 10 a.m.… Read more >>Published on November 10, 2026
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2026 Mountain Dulcimer Workshop cancelled!
Due to an medical issue with our instructor, the Saturday November 14, 2026 Mountain Dulcimer workshop has been cancelled. It… Read more >>
Published on November 6, 2026
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A bequest is one of the simplest ways to support the Bishop Hill Heritage Association. These thoughtful gifts ensure that… Read more >>Published on October 26, 2026