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A beautiful addition to your kitchen, featuring Norwegian master carver Fred Cogelow teaching a young student his craft. 6 inch square tile.

This tile depicts a Scandinavian boy and girl enjoying their rice pudding while “friends” look on.  6″ square.

10″ Taper Candles

Price: $1.89/each

Product of Germany

These high quality 100% paraffin candles  Burning Time: 7-8 hours.

2 3/8” Ball Candles

Price: $3.25 each

Manufactured by Europa

Product of Denmark

These candles are produced from fully refined paraffin of the highest quality.
*need a color selection drop down box with colors: white, cream, dark green, yellow, royal blue, kelly green, red and burgundy

Get into the Scandinavian spirit with these fun Viking helmets! Sized to fit adults.

This is a raising agent used for heavy doughs and/or flat cakes, pies and gingerbread. It is a must-have ingredient in Swedish Dream (Drommar) Cookies!  .7 oz.  Manufactured by Edora.  Product of Germany.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CURRENTLY ONLY HAVE SILVER IN STOCK!**

Manufactured by Aras Metal

Since 1948, this original Swedish design has been lighting up the holidays!

Since 1929, Anna’s secret family recipe has used all natural ingredients to create a cookie that is perfectly thin and deliciously crisp! 5.25 oz. Manufactured by Lotus Bakeries. Product of Sweden

Size: 17.6 oz

Product of Sweden

Sold in a “brick”, this brand offers two different roasts: Mellanroast – a medium, full-bodied blend; and Festivita, a darker roast with a fuller and more robust taste. 100% Arabica beans.

Made from cherry wood, these lovely bookmarks depict various Bishop Hill Colony buildings and Swedish traditions. Add it to one of our Bishop Hill books for the perfect Swedish gift!

Bishop Hill Burial Records 2011

Price: $21.50

Compiled by the Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association in coordination with the Henry County Genealogical Society

This is a complete listing of all of the burials at the Bishop Hill cemetery from 1850 to present.

This 8 oz. coffee mug depicts several of the well-known historic Bishop Hill buildings, including the Colony Store!

This collection of delicious recipes from Bishop Hill residents and descendants of the original colonists is sure to delight your taste buds and satisfy your craving for something Swedish!

Made from the finest U.S. hardwoods, these finger tops are a great idea for children of all ages! Comes with an instruction booklet, with tips and tricks for operating your finger top.

Made right here in Bishop Hill, this honey is gathered by healthy bees, extracted then screened through a 400 micron filter. 1 lb. jar.  Product of Bishop Hill, IL (USA)

Rectangular hard plastic magnets with various Bishop Hill buildings and Swedish traditions etched on them. A great souvenir!

Crafted especially for the Colony Store, these 4 inch, two-dimensional wooden Moose ornaments will make a great addition to your Christmas décor. Crafted from cherry wood.

Bishop Hill Official Walking Tour Guide

Price: $5.39

This softcover guidebook includes pictures and descriptions of each of the original colony buildings. It also includes a map.

Crafted from the finest U.S. hardwoods, these puddlejumpers are sure to delight people of all ages. Comes with an instruction booklet.

Bishop Hill Swedish-American Showcase: History of the Bishop Hill Colony
Author: George Swank

Price: $8.50

This softcover, 8 ½ x11 inch book has many interesting articles regarding colony buildings and the colonists themselves, as well as present day happenings. A must read for Bishop Hill history. 72 pages.

Made from fine U.S. hardwood, our yo-yos are a great way to while away the hours.

Perfectly sized to fit your favorite little Viking!

A taste of Sweden in a jar! This golden berry grows in the artic regions of Northern Sweden. Serve with desserts or on your breakfast toast. Hafi Brand. 14.1 oz.

Size: One Pound

Product of USA

We carry a variety of flavors to suit your tastes – we can also grind them for your convenience!

Size: One Pound

Product of USA

We carry a variety of flavors to suit your tastes – we can also grind them for your convenience!

Just what every Swede needs! This mug is sure to delight anyone who’s every been subjected…errr, invited…. to a lutefisk dinner.

The first in our line of “Colony Store Exclusive” pottery, this lovely handmade large mug by Bishop Hill artist Lou Hanson features a dairy maid toting her buckets. Don’t forget to add the ornament to your order too! Measures 4.5″ tall Colors available Green, Blue and Brown.

The first in our line of “Colony Store Exclusive” pottery, this lovely handmade ornament by Bishop Hill artist Lou Hanson features a dairy maid toting her buckets. A wire is attachment for ease of hanging. Don’t forget to add the mug to your order too! These are limited edition and will be retired after this year. Measures 3″x3.5″.

Our Dala horses are imported from the Grannas Olsson factory in Nusnäs, Sweden. Each horse is hand-carved and hand-painted in traditional patterns using water-based colors – they are truly one-of-a-kind creations! Choose from a variety of colors and sizes.

Please note that we do not have EVERY color in EVERY size, so selection will vary.

Price: $84.00

Manufactured by Europa

Product of Denmark

This beautiful hanging candleholder is sure to brighten any dark corner in your house! It uses four of our ball candles (included in the price) – your choice of color!

Monetary gifts of any amount are always welcomed at the Heritage. Your donations help fund the following activities:

• Raise funds for the repair and restoration of historic buildings. We also organize and supervise these construction projects.
• Assists in the organizing and promotion of most major Bishop Hill festivals, including Ag Days, Christmas Market, Lucia Nights, and the Midsommar Music Festival.
• Host school fieldtrips and conduct educational programming with our Astrid Lindgren Festival.
• Bring in demonstrators on a regular basis to show visitors the traditional ways of broom making, weaving, spinning, and so on.
• Preserves thousands of Bishop Hill and Swedish artifacts, some dating back to the early 1700’s.

If you would like to make a donation, please fill out the purchase form below.

Note: Once you fill out the form you will be redirected to PayPal. Please enter your information there.

If you have any questions about donating, please call 309-927-3899 or email bhha@mymctc.net.

Thank you for your support!

Size: One Pound

Manufactured by Kraepelien & Holm

Product of Holland

Salty and sweet – the perfect combination!

Faces of Utopia: A Bishop Hill Family Album

Author: Nancy Lindberg Pinzke

Price: $7.49

A wonderful pictorial history of many of the original colonists and their descendants.

A wild natural treat from the Swedish forests, these lingonberries are delicious on Swedish pancakes and Swedish meatballs. Dr. Oz has proclaimed them to be a “super-fruit” high in natural antioxidants!  14.5 oz.  Product of Sweden.

Size: One Pound

Manufactured by Finnska

Product of Finland

The Licorice to end all licorice! Sweet and mild.

Have knitting, will travel, is the call of this lady! 4″ tall.

The quintessential Swedish holiday beverage already bottled for you! You can add your own alcohol – but it’s perfectly delightful as is! 26.4 fluid ounces. Product of Sweden.

He’s a classic that will liven up any tomte collection. 5″ tall

Made right here in Bishop Hill by BHHA volunteers! Clay marbles are the only evidence of a “toy” found from Bishop Hill Colony era.  There are variations on the basic rules of marbles. The standard game is called the “ring game” or “ringer.” The goal is to remove all the marbles from inside a ring drawn or a string made into a ring, on the playing surface by flicking your shooter marble. Players get to keep the marbles they knock out.

Love is in the air – especially at Christmas-time! This 15″ x 35″ table runner is sure to have you hunting for the mistletoe. 100% cotton.

She brings a new meaning to sitting on the job! But watch out – those knitting needles are sharp! 4″ seated.

These wholegrain, crispy Swedish toasts can be eaten with a topping or dipped in soup. As the package says, they are “Krispylicious.  7.9 oz.  Manufactured by Pagen. Product of Sweden

These imported crispy onions have many uses: topping for hot dogs, hamburgers or open-faced sandwiches, in salads and on baked potatoes. 4 oz.  Product of Holland.

Pearl sugar is used in Sweden to decorate cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls and much more. The box also contains a recipe for Swedish cinnamon rolls.  10 oz.  Product of Sweden

Enjoy either flavor of this mustard with potato sausage, yellow pea soup and many Scandinavian dishes. Excellent for glazing hams. Tastes great on American hot dog and hamburgers, sandwiches, in barbecue sauces and dips.  12 oz.  Product of Sweden.

This Swedish crispbread is hardtack by another name – an original staple of the Swedish diet! Eat it plain, with butter, or use it to dip in soups instead of crackers. Delicious!  14 oz.  Product of Sweden

Size: One Pound

Manufactured by Kraepelien & Holm

Product of Holland

Chewy and delicious – the perfect treat!

Size: One Pound

Product of USA

Our BEST SELLER – a little taste of Sweden in your coffee cup!

Lucia Crown (green)

Price: $19.50

Manufactured by Konst Smide
Hunter green, adjustable crown for your favorite little Lucia!

Everything you need for the perfect Swedish Pancakes is in this box – just add water! The box also includes recipes for waffles and Crepes Suzette Sauce.  12 oz.  Product of USA

Membership Sign Up:

Bishop Hill is an exciting place to be! We don’t want you to miss out on any of our events, performances, or classes. As a Bishop Hill Heritage Association member, you will enjoy:

• Free subscription to the “Newsbulletin” published twice yearly.
• Discounts on purchases at the Colony Store.
• Opportunity to become a museum interpreter, guide, or renovator.

If you want to become part of the Bishop Hill community and help preserve our history, please fill out the below form and mail it to:

Bishop Hill Heritage Association
P.O. Box 92
Bishop Hill, IL 61419

Thank you for your support.

Heavy duty design coupled with Swedish good looks makes this trivet work extra hard in your kitchen!

This audio CD is a compilation of music from the past three Midwest Folklife Festivals (2006, 2010, 2012) held in Bishop Hill. It features folk music from different cultures around the world – a great gift idea!

Mini-Charm Candle Chimes

Price: $11.75

Manufactured by Pluto

Product of Sweden

These mini-charm candle chimes will keep your holiday spirits high!

Size: 8 oz.

Brand: Nordic Sweets

Product of Denmark

Chocolate coated mints with pastel colors.

Add a touch of Scandinavian whimsy to your dinner with this fun moose salt and pepper set. 2.5 inches tall.

Warning: Moose Crossing! This 13″x48″ runner will add a little touch of Scandinavia to your dinner table.

Savor the taste of the perfect marriage of raspberries and wild blueberries. Great on toast or as a dessert topping! Hafi Brand. Product of Sweden. 14.1 oz.

Have a heart… and take this adorable couple home with you! 4.5″ tall each.

Size: 8 oz.

Brand: Nordic Sweets

Product of Sweden

Sugar-coated raspberry bites.

Have a heart… Add this to your dinner table and let love flow! 16″ x 50″.  100% cotton.

Make your Swedish Christmas shine with this 18″ x 60″ runner depicting several Scandinavian Jul traditions.  100% linen.

This meatball seasoning has everything you need to make the perfect Swedish meatballs. Just add ground beef, an egg and water and you’ll have supper in no time!  2.75 oz.  Manufactured by Concord Foods.  Product of USA.

The traditional Swedish table prayer depicted in both Swedish and English on a lovely porcelain plate. 7.5″ diameter.

Our adorable tomte couple is sure to “Sweden” up your holiday decorating. Each tomte is 4 1/2″ tall.

FINALLY! A full color, hardbound book featuring many of the paintings of Olof Krans – “The Painter of Bishop Hill.” Copyright 2014 – The Peoria Riverfront Museum.

The Ballad of Bishop Hill

Author: Julie McDonald

Price: $8.00 (originally $14.50) – FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

This novel travels between three distinct voices as it chronicles the Janssonists flight from Sweden and their struggles in their new home on the prairie. An enthralling tale! 292 pages.

This softcover book by Dr. Nancy Frakes details the emigration of Eric Janson and his followers from Sweden to their “Utopia on the Prairie”. It also contains many pages of Bishop Hill trivia, as well as facts about Sweden and many useful “handout” pages for teachers. 63 pages.

The Story of Bishop Hill: Over Land, by River and on the Erie Canal CD-ROM

Author: Nancy Frakes, Ph.D.

Price: $21.50

This CD is a companion piece to the book of the same name. It is a valuable tool designed for teachers who can use the Thematic Units in their classrooms to teach students about how the Bishop Hill pioneers survived and built a new community from the ground up.

A classic addition to your tomte collection!  3″ tall.

Her rosy cheeks and sweet expression make her a wonderful addition to your collection!  4.5″ seated.

My what big feet you have, Grandma! A perfect addition to your tomte collection. 5″ tall.

Grandma has cooked up something yummy just for you!  5″ tall.

A tisket, a tasket, what’s in YOUR basket? Why, it’s pepperkakor cookies, baked fresh for you! 4″ tall.

Ringing in the holiday season! 6″ tall. Butticki brand.

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble…. What’s cooking? With this tomte, it’s anybody’s guess! 6″ tall.

Ready for a ride? This sweet 4.5″ tomte comes with his own transportation!

He’s all ready for the party! This spirited 4.5″ fellow is carrying his own bottles of glogg for the next Jul celebration – maybe he’ll share!

He’s ready to throw a couple more logs on the fire! 4″ tall.

These two friends are just sittin’ around, waiting to create some mischief in YOUR house!  4.5″ seated.

With just his nose peeking out from his oversized hat, this adorable tomte will make a statement all on his own! 2.5″ tall.

Ready to light your way through the dark winter! 4″ tall.

He’s ready to eat whatever you’re cookin’! 5″ tall.

Their bellies are full and their hands are warm – what more could you ask for?! 4″ tall.

With Affection, Marten

Author: Richard K. Hofstrand

Price: $21.45

This work of fiction is a collection of letters from a Swedish immigrant named Marten that chronicle his struggles and triumphs homesteading on the prairie.307 pages.

Wooden 9” Taper Candle

Price: $4.99 each

Product of Sweden

Use these “candles” anywhere you can’t have an actual flame.