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Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson (1808-1850) and his followers. Many consider the Jansonist emigration as the beginning of Swedish America. Bishop Hill is a National Historic Landmark. The restored village has 5 museums, 3 restaurants, 1 Bed and Breakfast and 20 unique gift shops.

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Bishop Hill State Historic Site

Bishop Hill was the site of a utopian religious community founded in 1846 by Swedish pietist Eric Janson (1808-1850) and his followers. Many consider the Jansonist emigration as the beginning of Swedish America. Bishop Hill is a National Historic Landmark. The restored village has 5

Bishop Hill, IL Museums

Henry County Historical Museum

Garments, tools, gadgets and furnishings of the late 19th Century. Enjoy detailed exhibits, the one room school house, doctor's and dentist's offices the war room, restored ag implements, machinery, an authentic windmill & hog house exhibits.

Bishop Hill, IL Museums

Things to do near Bishop Hill, IL

National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research

The NCAUR invents new uses of agricultural commodities for industrial and food products, develops new technology to improve e...

Old Jail & Old School House

Historical Society's authentic preservation of an 1800's school and local jail. ...

Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park

28 acres of family fun. Scenic runs from beginner to advanced. Snow Ski, Snowboard, Tubing - 100% snow making and night skiin...

McLean County Arts Center

Rotating exhibits from national and local artisits. Several Performance Exhibits Annually. Classes & Gift Shop....