Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Association

Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Association Old Settlers' Assoc was established in 1896 to commemorate the founding of the Bishop Hill Colony

We are the oldest active organization in Bishop Hill at 125+ yrs strong! Each year the Old Settlers' sponsors events centered toward Family:

April - 5k Swedish Stomp and Skamparoo
July - Antique and Classic Car show in the village park
Sept - Old Settlers' Day (Parade every 5 years)
Ag Days Stew
Nov - Cookie Walk on Thanksgiving weekend at the Colony School

Profits from these events are used to maintain and preserve a key building in the village - the Colony School

MEET THE COLONISTS!As part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the Swedish people who emigrated to form the ...
06/19/2026

MEET THE COLONISTS!

As part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the Swedish people who emigrated to form the Colony now known as Bishop Hill, we periodically highlight a Colonist.

Today's post introduces Sabina Ulrika Jansdotter.

Colonist facts courtesy of member Bob Nelson.
Photo courtesy of Bishop Hill Heritage archives.

We are the oldest, active organization in the Village fueled by Volunteers and going strong!

Join us on September 12th to celebrate:
130 years for Old Settlers
180 years for Bishop Hill Village
165 years for the Colony School!

Experience Bishop Hill 🇺🇸🇸🇪

Tomorrow! Weather looks like it may cooperate 😎
06/19/2026

Tomorrow! Weather looks like it may cooperate 😎

Look at these great pieces by local artisans for the 180th Bishop Hill Anniversary this year! 😍September 12! Save the ...
06/13/2026

Look at these great pieces by local artisans for the 180th Bishop Hill Anniversary this year! 😍

September 12! Save the date 📆

Be sure to stop in atJ Goard Pottery. We have wonderful pieces commemorating Bishop Hill’s 180th anniversary.

Mugs by: Jeff Anderson
Spoon rests by: Sheri Wood
Spoon Crocks by: Jeff Goard
Tiles and magnets by: Eric Wood

This weekend! Honor Flight Benefit 🇺🇸Also, enjoy the Doodle Music Festival in the Park 🎶
06/11/2026

This weekend! Honor Flight Benefit 🇺🇸

Also, enjoy the Doodle Music Festival in the Park 🎶

Honor Flight fundraiser is this weekend. You have a few days to gather donations for the raffle and baked goods for the fundraiser. Every year we raise at least $10,000 for the Honor Flight of the QC.

06/06/2026

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05/31/2026

ISO-Original Colony Descendants who will be attending the 180th on Sept 12 in Bishop Hill. Contact us at [email protected]

Address

405 West Main Street • PO Box 68
Bishop Hill, IL
61419

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