In the afternoon activities shift to the Park’s Bandstand. The Bishop Hill High Society Band will present a 12:30 p.m. concert. Following the concert the annual program will start at 1:30 p.m. This year’s speaker will be Ulla Voss, Sweden. She will be discussing the connections between Bishop Hill, Illinois and Sweden today. Paul Collinson will provide the music with songs. The rain location for the High Society Band Concert and Program is the Bishop Hill Community United Methodist Church.
The day’s activities will end with a social time at the Colony School. Coffee and Swedish rusks will be served while guests socialize.
Activities continue on Sunday, September 10, 2017 when the Colony School Reunion will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Colony School. All former students and who attended the Colony School and all who attended the country schools around Bishop Hill are invited to attend. Teachers of those schools are also invited. Bring pictures, memories and stories to share with old classmates, teachers, and friends. Refreshments will be served.
For additional information on Old Settlers’ Day call 309-927-3044.