Bishop Hill Historic Site
304 South Bishop Hill Road, Bishop Hill, IL 61419
Historic Sites
Bishop Hill State Historic Site features original buildings and artifacts from the 19th-century religious commune, showcasing the history, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy of the Swedish immigrants who founded the colony.
Visitors can make self-guided tours of the Colony Church, the Colony Hotel, and the Museum. Only the first floors of the Museum, Church, and Hotel are accessible to persons with disabilities. An orientation video at the Museum provides information on and images of the non-accessible areas. The tour brochure “Bishop Hill Colony—Of Faith and Freedom” guides visitors through the town and the Colony’s history.
