The Nauvoo Pageant
The Nauvoo Pageant is a wonderful production done by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during the month of July. The Pageant has been closed for the last couple years and this was the first year, 2023 that it started back up, and it was wonderful! It runs through the month of July […]
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 […]
Zions Camp Memorials in Independence Missouri and Paris, Illinois
Zion’s Camp Historical Marker Zions camp was a powerful account of men willing to defend their families and the families of other member of the Latter-day Saint church when they had been attacked by Missouri mob men. Under the direction of Joseph Smith, a band, of about 200 men from left from Kirtland Ohio to […]
Mary Fielding Smith Documentary
This documentary about Mary Fielding Smith is wonderful. It goes through her whole life and highlights stories that we have heard and love about this amazing woman. Articles about Mary: Locations to Visit while learning about Mary Fielding Smith: Berkshire, England-birth place Kirtland, Ohio-met and married her husband Hyrum Liberty Jail, Missouri-gave birth while husband […]
“Miracle of the Quail”
Sometimes we need to be reminded of all the amazing miracles our Heavenly Father has given us in this world. What is a miracle? Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave a talk in titled “Miracles” in May of 2000. In his talk he said the definition of miracles is: “a beneficial event brought about through divine […]
10 Fun Facts about the rebuilt Nauvoo, Illinois Temple
-The Nauvoo, Illinois Temple was rebuilt from the original Nauvoo Temple that was destroyed in the 1840’s. -The stone on the outside of the Nauvoo Temple was chosen to have the same color and texture as the limestone on the original Nauvoo Temple. The builders of the temple even looked into finding the same quarry […]
Information on the Original Nauvoo Temple
The original Nauvoo Temple was one of the most magnificent buildings of the time. It was priceless to the Saints of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, not because of the cost and the effort of the people, but because of the blessings it brought to the Saints. It was heartbreaking for the […]