Family Living Center — Attraction in Nauvoo

The Family Living Center is a great place to stop in when visiting Nauvoo. There are demonstrations on candle making, bread making, weaving, rope making, and barrel making (I might be forgetting one or two as well). It's interesting to see the tools they used in the mid 1800s and makes you realize how blessed we are to have the things we have.

If you go, make sure to do the rope making demonstration. They'll have kids hello make a small piece of rope out of twine and each family there will get to keep a...

I love these little Nauvoo historical venues. Totally free to the public, they show you how the pioneers used to make rope and rugs, bake bread in a bustle oven (fireplace), spin wool into thread and so forth. The LDS (Mormon) missionaries are very kind and donate their time to help keep the memory of our pioneers alive. Also nearby, check out the blacksmith/wheelwright, brick-maker's shop and gunsmith. All free to the public....

Nauvoo is an amazing place! In the summertime it is bustling with visitors and a step back in time for those with an appreciation for history! At the family living center families can learn basics about candle making, making bread in brick ovens, rope making, weaving and rug tying, pottery and etc. It is a nice place to sit for an air-conditioned rest from the other sight seeing. Highly recommended for those with...