Historic Sites
Historic Nauvoo Illinois and Carthage Jail
Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail are places where important events occurred during the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Learn more about the Church’s foundations and its faithful members who gathered to and built up the city of Nauvoo.
Discover Nauvoo and Carthage
Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail offer many opportunities for learning and inspiration. Whether you are visiting in person or online, we invite you to explore historic buildings, discover new stories, and connect to the past.
Learn the history of the Saints in Nauvoo and Carthage as they built a covenant community.
Discover how the Nauvoo Temple helped the Saints realize the Lord’s promised blessings.
Explore the variety of performances available, including the Nauvoo Pageant, held each summer.
Plan Your Visit to Nauvoo and Carthage
Find suggestions for how to best experience Historic Nauvoo.
Learn more about traveling to Historic Nauvoo and familiarize yourself with options for nearby travel, lodging, and amenities.
Historic Nauvoo has over 40 historic homes, buildings, and other attractions open to the public. Learn about each of these spaces and the covenant community of Saints that worked to build this city and follow Christ through His Prophet.
Not sure what to do in Historic Nauvoo? View a list of the tours and activities available at the historic site.
Find information about accessibility at Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail for visitors with disabilities.
Learn more about how to prepare to bring your family to Historic Nauvoo.
Learn more about how to prepare for bringing a group of Historic Nauvoo.
General Hours and Schedule
Summer Season
April 1 – September 30
General Hours
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Winter Season
October 1 – March 31
General Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
More detailed schedule information can be found on each location page.
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For questions, please contact the site by phone at
1-877-399-3046 .
About Historic Nauvoo Illinois
Historic Nauvoo provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the past and learn how the early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lived and worshiped. In the 1840s, Nauvoo became a thriving city with a beautiful stone temple, a symbol of the faith, perseverance, and diligence of the Saints. While the Saints had to leave Nauvoo and begin again in Utah, the foundations laid here continue to impact the Church today. Through restored and reconstructed buildings, we remember the stories of those faithful individuals who helped build this covenant community.