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Bishop Hill Shops, Lodging, Restaurants, Museums Remain Open Year-Round in Spite of the Governor's Budget Cuts That Have Forced Many of the IHPA Operated Historic Sites Around the State to Close Oct. 1, 2008... |
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thereby crippling over 60 IHPA operated historic sites and memorials throughout Illinois. Do not let Governor Blagojevich close our IHPA operated historic sites forever, go to www.bishophillfinearts.com and click on Save All IHPA Historic Sites to read more about the House Bill 6693 that has been filed to reinstate all IHPA funding and reopen all IHPA historic sites in Illinois, read about what you can do to help and sign our online petition. The online petition can be signed by anyone, regardless from what State or Country you are from. Even though the IHPA historic sites in Bishop Hill are closing Oct. 1, 2008, the Vasa Lodge, The Bishop Hill Heritage Museum and the Henry County Museum will remain open and offering tours to individuals and groups. Remember, our historic sites are our legacy and the legacy of our children.
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Bishop Hill is Open Year Round...Festivals During September 2008... |
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September 13: Old Settler's Day: Celebration of the 162nd anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 112th year of the Old Settlers’ Association. 11:30 a.m. - Traditional Chicken Dinner 12:30 p.m. - High Society Band Concert 1:30 p.m. - Program featuring Bishop Hill Colony Descendants Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 11:30am. September 14: Colony School Reunion: Reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School and area country schools. Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Assoc. 2pm - 4pm. September 27: - 28: Jordbruksdagarna Agriculture Days - Celebrating Bishop Hill’s agrarian heritage, this event features traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, vintage baseball, and Colony stew. Bishop Hill State Historic Site, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency 10am - 5pm. Every month, the Bishop Hill Calendar of Events will be updated on this page, or you can go to www.bishophillfinearts.com to see what is coming up through the rest of the year, to help you plan your next visit to scenic Bishop Hill.
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Bishop Hill is Open Year Round...Day Trip or Overnight/Weekend Jaunt to Historic Swedish Village of Bishop Hill... |
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where the Vasa Museum, The Bishop Hill Heritage Museum (Steeple building) and the Henry County Museum are open and awaiting you. Even though the IHPA historic sites are closing October 1, 2008 until funding is restored to the State of Illinois Budget set out by Governor Blagojevich, Bishop Hill, IL continues to remain open with great shopping, outstanding dining, amazing lodging, 3 wonderful museums, and a host of festivals await your visit to Bishop Hill as well. Many museums, shops, restaurants and overnight accommodations are open year round now. Make Bishop Hill, IL, your destination where traditions and memories are made. Most shops are open daily from 10-5p.m., but it is a good idea to call ahead to your favorite shop or restaurant to confirm hours of operation. Don't forget to pick up your Bishop Hill Visitor's Guide with its annual calendar of events telling you of the many festivals being held throughout this year. For more information, a detailed calendar of events and a directory of shops, restaurants, museums, accommodations, a history of Bishop Hill, or interested in receiving relocation information, visit www.bishophillfinearts.com Planning an overnight / weekend jaunt to extend your touring, shopping, and dining experiences, why not stay at the newly renovated Bishop Hill Fine Arts 2nd. floor loft, conveniently located across from the village park in the historic Bishop Hill Carpentry/Carriage Building that dates back to 1848. Loft includes a full living room, dining space, full kitchen, bath, and bedroom with families welcome. For loft reservations, call Bishop Hill Fine Arts 309-927-3020...more information and pictures regarding the loft will be coming soon http://www.bishophillfinearts.com/Accommodations.html. Additional accommodations may be found at the Historic Colony Hospital B & B http://www.visitbishophill.com/index.html where many artfully and tastefully rooms await you.
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Antique Shop - Bishop Hill Fine Arts Antiques - .... |
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now open in scenic and historical Bishop Hill, Illinois. Primitives, antiques from the 1800's and the 1900's, antique furniture, railroad memorabilia (coming soon). Shop will be open Thurs. - Sun. daily from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. each week with private after-hours shopping available by appointment simply by calling 309-927-3020 or 309-507-2284. Stop by and say hello and treat yourself or that special someone. This shop is the 2nd. shop to be opened by Chuck and Sherry Linscott in Bishop Hill, with their 1st. shop, Bishop Hill Fine Arts (directly across from the village park and in the same building as the Post Office), continuing to grow and sell the art created by over 70 local and area artisans. Bishop Hill Fine Arts - Antiques & Collectibles is conveniently located between P.L. Johnson's and the Colony Inn. Check out our website for more information: http://www.bishophillfinearts.com/index.html.
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Bishop Hill Fine Arts - Loft Guest Apt.... |
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in scenic and historical Bishop Hill, Illinois on the 2nd. floor of the historic Bishop Hill Carpentry Building is now available for nightly rental. Celebrate the holidays with family while enjoying complete privacy and cozy and comfortable lodging. Family friendly, sleeps 4-5 people comfortably. Scenic view, try something new. Our scenic view is of the Village Park on the main street of Bishop Hill coming in and out of Bishop Hill. Walk to local shops, restaurants and museums. Check out the accommodations at http://www.bishophillfinearts.com/Accommodations.html. Discounted rate for multiple consecutive nights rental. Flat rate for 4 or more nights consecutive reservation.
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Health Checks Planned... |
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...Community State Bank of Galva has announced the dtes of its Community Service Days in 2008. OSF and Heartland will provide the following services at CSB's downtown Galva office at 300 Main St., from 9 to 11 a.m. on the dates following: September - no service day scheduled; October 7 - blood pressure; November 4 - blood pressure, blood sugar; December 2 - blood pressure, blood cholesterol. All services are free of charge except bone density. For more information, call CSB at 932-2147 or 932-8181.
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White Robin Designs... |
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is where you can get the help you need to begin or continue your love affair with guilting. Sheri Woods is the owner of White Robin Designs and is the operator of the long-arm quilting machine at
The Village Smithy in Bishop Hill. Check out Sheri's website to see what quilting tools are available for purchase as well as the quilting classes being offered. Visit www.whiterobindesigns.com |
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Galva Inn & Suites... |
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is now open and taking reservations. If looking for a great local place to stay during your visit to our area, check out the Galva Inn & Suites. Room reservations are now being taken with the motel open July 30, 2007. Call 309-932-2841 to make your reservation. Conveniently located to the Swedish Village of Bishop Hill, IL with great shopping and dining, with a wealth of other area attractions to visit as well.
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668 Zoning Ordinance... |
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download the 668 Zoning Ordinance (PDF format). Contact City Hall for more information.
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City of Galva Blog... |
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a new blog for the folks living in and around Galva. City of Galva Blog . Comment or discuss topics of interest to all Galvans.
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Business Website Creation... |
| if you're a business or professional and need a website, contact us. We can create a new domain or refreshen that old, dry website. Including your own browser updates, shopping carts, as well as free graphics and free email contact links. We'll beat any written quote! Contact Chuck at galva@usa.com (P.O.Box111 Galva,IL 61434). Do it today! |
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| The City of Galva requires homeowners to obtain a building permit for any alterations in the size of their home. This includes room additions, new decks or fences, or other structures. If in doubt about the need for a permit, please contact City Hall at 932-2555 before you begin construction. |
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The old "Galva Guestbook" and "Build-Your-Page" scripts have retired and are no longer available. Suggest using the 123guestbook website for those interested in creating their very own guestbooks. For those persons interested in creating their own free website, try a BLOG instead. Go to
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