General Logan is visiting Bishop Hill!

On Saturday May 16, 2026, storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis will be portraying General Black Jack Logan at the village gazebo for Bishop Hill Civil War Day. Who was John A. Logan? Was he: General Grant’s favorite Civil War officer, OR one of Illinois’ most powerful Senators, OR Founder of Memorial Day as a National Holiday, OR Mark Twain’s favorite public speaker… Or all of the above? At noon., spend an hour with this enigmatic character as personified by Brian Fox Ellis and maybe you will better understand why Frederick Douglas said, if a man like Black Jack Logan can have a change of heart then there is hope for everyone.

For more details about Civil War Day and all other activities, go to www.bishophillheritage.org , call 309 927-3899, check out the Bishop Hill Heritage Association Facebook page, or email bhha@mymctc.net.