Greetings Vasa Sisters and Brothers, The holiday season in Bishop Hill is coming to a close and we will soon be tucked away until April....

Greetings Vasa Sisters and Brothers, This has been a productive summer. Back in late winter, we applied for a grant from the Geneseo...

Dear Vasa Sisters and Brothers, Jake Gruel, a beloved and active member in District Lodge Lake Michigan No. 8, has a couple of pictures...

Let me begin with a huge thank you to everyone who donated to the matching grant to update our technology. I am pleased to note we raised...

Children and adults have been riding hobby horses, or stick horses, for centuries for play, to mock elites, and re-enactments. In recent...

Vasa National Archives to host a Spring Bonfire Experience an ancient Swedish traditional Valborg bonfire as we welcome spring’s return...

Dear Vasa Sisters and Brothers, As the Vasa National Archive Board and I look back on this past year, I see a bunch of improvements to...

Greetings Vasa Sisters and Brothers, Bishop Hill is enjoying a nice break from sub-freezing temperatures and most of the snow has melted....

rchivist@gmail.com Greetings Vasa Sisters and Brothers, Bishop Hill is quietly blanketed in snow and we’ve had a mild winter so far. Game...

Greetings Vasa Sisters and Brothers, It’s been a busy few weeks here at the Vasa National Archives. Thanks to a generous donation from...