In August 2025, we visited the Smith Family Homestead in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Smith Family Homestead is part of the LDS Church's Nauvoo Historic Sites. Joseph and Emma Smith lived in this home when they first moved to Nauvoo in 1839, and they lived there about 4 years. The original home was built before Joseph Smith arrived, Joseph Smith built the new kitchen addition, and Joseph's son, Joseph III, made another addition after his father's death. It is interesting to see how people lived in the past and to learn more about the lives of notable historical figures. The Nauvoo Historic Sites are an amazing place to visit, and there is no cost to tour any of...
   Read moreWe took an guided tours of this site a few years ago on a summer trip. Joseph Smith and his family moved to the Homestead at Nauvoo, in April 1839. The Homestead served as Church headquarters for about two years. Joseph, Emma, Hyrum, Joseph Sr., and Lucy Smith and others are buried in the family cemetery next to the Homestead. It is now owned by the RLDS Church, which is now called the Community of Christ Well...
   Read moreWhat an amazing experience. I don’t have the words to describe the feeling that was felt there. I look forward to going back so I can spend more time seeing all of the...
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