Visiting Carthage Jail, Know Before You Go
Carthage Jail is a very important part of the History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Carthage Jail is the location where the prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed. Carthage Jail is about a half hour away from Nauvoo, Illinois. Carthage Jail is one of the most memorable stops […]
Pageants in Nauvoo: The Nauvoo Pageant and British Pageant
If you are in Nauvoo in July and the first week of August do your best to attend BOTH the Nauvoo Pageant and the British Pageant. There are two different Pageants that happen in the same location. The British Pageants and The Nauvoo Pageant alternate days of the week through the month of July and […]
Attending the Nauvoo Temple, Know before you go
One of the most memorable experiences for my family was the opportunity to go to the Nauvoo Temple. They all said there is nothing like this building in the whole world. There is such a special feeling inside with everything connected to the Nauvoo Time period, it was a very special experience for everyone. It […]
Lucy Mack Smith’s Home, Nauvoo Illinois
One of the “don’t miss” homes in Nauvoo would defiantly be Lucy Mack Smith’s Home. Her home is just a short walk from the other Joseph Smith’s properties(The Red Brick Store, The Nauvoo House, and the Smith Homestead). Lucy’s home was one of the favorite homes in Nauvoo, is simple and sweet with a wonderful […]
The British Pageant in Nauvoo Illinois
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints put on The British Pageant in two different location in the world. One British Pageant is done in England and the other is done in Nauvoo, Illinois. The British Pageant done in Nauvoo at the same location and stage as the Nauvoo Pageant, on different nights. The […]
Overview of Visiting Winter Quarters, Omaha Nebraska
Winter Quarters is a large and important part of the History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Winter Quarters is where the Pioneers stopped, and made a community to prepare for the long journey to the Rocky Mountains. Now when you stop in Omaha Nebraska to see Winter Quarters the Church of […]
Visiting Nauvoo Sites, Know Before You Go
The city of Nauvoo is one of the most important historical locations in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Nauvoo is a special location for member of the Church because it was the last city the Prophet Joseph Smith lived in before he died, it was a city designed by […]
Martin’s Cove Visitors Center, Wyoming
Martin’s Cove is a “must see” on the list for Church History sites. It is one of the most tragic and heroic stories in the Westward Migration, and in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Many, if not, most of the tragic pioneer stories revolve around the group of handcart […]
President Hinckley's Engagement Story
The marriage of President Hinckley and Marjory Pay Hinckley was one of love and happiness, they were an example to all. The way the prophet spoke of his dear wife was beautiful, he constantly spoke on his love for her. They were married for 67 years, and are an example to all on how to […]
Smith Family Cemetery, Nauvoo Illinois
The location of the grave marker of the prophet Joseph Smith, his wife Emma Smith and the prophets brother Hyrum Smith is in the Smith Family Cemetery in Nauvoo Illinois. The Smith Family Cemetery is a small plot of land adjacent the home of Joseph Smith. The Smith homestead is one of the homes closest […]