Historic Sites Day Two

We took some pictures of our drive along the Mississippi River--pretty nice, eh?

Lands and Records Office

Inside here I got to look up ancestors who lived here in Nauvoo.  We put all of their information--family lines and property plots here in Nauvoo--onto a CD for me.  We had several ancestors who lived and worked here.  It was neat to see them--at least on paper.

George Riser Boot Shop

They didn't make shoes for the different feet--just one shape and they traded it off to wear them equally.  It was cool to see how they made things--such processes!

Brigham Young Home

We didn't get a picture of the outside, but some of the things inside.  

This was a cool invention--a rocking bench with a gate so the baby could be with the mother, rocking, but the mother had her hands to get things done too.

 Brigham Young's cane...

 And we thought this was cool--a nice hide-a-bed.

 At the back of his home, he had a 'garbage pit' of sorts.  It had been a food storage place when Brigham Young lived there, but then was used as a garbage.  Inside they found broken dishes and all kinds of other broken things.  One missionary who had served there earlier had been able to piece them back together.  It was cool to see.

 Then this was the Council Room.  This is where the Apostles and leaders of the Church met to make important decisions regarding the affairs of the Church.  One thing that they did discuss was the trek West.

 Here was a list of what was needed for the journey...

 ...and a map of their routes and colonization of the West.

Webb Blacksmith Shop

Again we forgot to take a picture of the outside.  And actually this shop was technically closed today.  It was being painted.  We were bummed because we thought we wouldn't be able to see it, but the missionary painting inside used to give tours of this shop, so he brought us in and told us about it.  Glenn got a prairie diamond ring and a little horseshoe.  

 He also showed us what their wagons looked like and what they would have been filled with. Only the small trunk in the back would have been used for their personal belongings.  Can't even imagine...

Seventies Hall

Here the brethren who were called to be Seventies were instructed.  Upstairs they had displays of artifacts found around the city.  It was fun to see little combs and pots and glasses.

Trail of Hope

This day was warmer than the day before so we took the walk long Parley Street down the Trail of Hope.  This was the street the Saints took when they left their Beloved City.  I took pictures of each little journal entry they had displayed, but I'll share some of my favorites, especially the ones from Hosea Stout.  I can't even begin to imagine what these people went through.  So grateful for their faith and their courage!

We took this picture of our foot prints in the snow along the trail.  Glenn loved playing in the snow while we read the signs.

The Trail ended at the Mississippi River and a Pioneer Memorial building.

 Paul and Glenn actually stepped out onto the river!

 There were thousands and thousands of geese out on the lake too!  They sure were loud!

 And this was a ferry that the Saints would have used to cross the river.

Lyon Drug & Variety Store

Inside the store we learned about different medicine and tools they used--so grateful for modern medicine and techniques!

Sarah Granger Kimball Home

Sarah Granger Kimball was important in providing help to those brethren who built the temple.  She had a beautiful view of it too.

 Inside this room the sisters in Nauvoo met and had the beginnings of the Relief Society.  

 Sarah's home was one of the original homes still standing.  It was in excellent shape and that was amazing!  Upstairs they had some quilts with the years they were made.  The blue one--we learned--was called a linsey-woolsey.  

 Another cool hide-a-bed.

Temple Quarry

Pendleton School & Log Home

Glenn was really anxious to go to the school.  He loved the little lesson and being able to write on the tablets and ring the bell to let school out.

 It was a small home and had a loft upstairs.  We thought the potty in the corner was interesting.

Heber C. Kimball Home

 Brother and Sister Munhoz were in this house today.  We took the tour--it was the first home restored and renovated in Nauvoo.  We spent a lot of time speaking with them and enjoying their company.  Glenn liked playing in the snow.

 I went across the street to take a picture of Porter Rockwell's property.  

Wilford Woodruff Home

The last stop before 4pm was at Wilford Woodruff's home.  

 The kitchen was a bit more 'modern' than the other ones.  It was a nice home.

Then we went to the part of Nauvoo that was owned by the Community of Christ.  They were not open for tours, unless by appointment.  We hadn't planned that far in advance and ran out of time anyway.  But we were able to walk around the outdoor things and take pictures.  So that's what we did before the sun set.

Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds

I didn't know who of my ancestors were buried here, but I took pictures of the names that I knew--Stout and Lytle.

 This was a beautiful and serene spot away from the city.  

Just after that we went to the temple one more time to take pictures in front of it.

 Across the street was the Temple Arrival Center.  We had contemplated going to a session at the temple, but we would've had to do it in shifts because Glenn couldn't come in.  Because we had been out all day, we were tired and hungry, we didn't.  Next time!!  These were some beautiful artwork displayed there.

 That evening we got a good recommendation for some good Italian food--Angelini's.  Oh man it was good! She was super busy that night, but the food was worth the wait!

And that was our visit to Nauvoo!