Between the Steeple Building Museum and the Carpenter Building is the Memorial Brick Garden. This garden contains handmade memorial… Read more »
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Martha E. Ray
Long-time Bishop Hill resident Martha Ray passed away last week. Marty was a Bishop Hill Colony descendant who was… Read more »
Bishop Hill Heritage Association’s Annual Meeting is February 7!
On Saturday February 7 2026, the BHHA will be having its annual meeting at the Steeple Building Museum, located… Read more »
Dancing Queen: ABBA Tribute Band Concert will be on Sunday July 12, 2026
Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is quite literally the most accurate tribute band on the planet. With painstaking attention… Read more »
BHHA Closings
Due to the extreme cold forecast for tomorrow, the Steeple Building Museum and the Colony Store will be closed… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »






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