Why Historical Sites

Heber C. Kimball Home

With Sister Grigsby and Sister Whiting

Wilford Woodruff Home

Sister Quril and self.

Why historical sites? 

Church history can help God's children come unto Christ by reminding them of His hand in their lives.  Historical sites bear witness of the reality of the Restoration of the gospel.  Sharing historical record helps people make and keep sacred covenants. 

The Savior said that Nauvoo is a Cornerstone of Zion. (D&C 124:2) This is a holy place, where God had restored His gospel and where His people have worked to establish His kingdom.  Nauvoo is a material witness that we remember what God has done for His children, both during the 1840's and now.  This place expresses our identity - who we are and what we believe- as God's covenant people. 

Nauvoo evokes a sense of awe and reverence for Jesus Christ and His restored gospel.  When we visit here we become engaged in learning about restored truth.  This place inspires us to make and keep covenants, to bear witness of God's latter-day work.  Of course all this only happens as we are guided by the Holy Ghost, to know for ourselves. 

Nauvoo became a gathering place, where converts gathered to receive temple blessings and to participate in building the kingdom of God.  They became a Zion people by consecrating themselves to build a community founded on the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Today Nauvoo continues to be a gathering place for saints to remember what happened here and of its importance in our lives today.  Where would we be without it?  God loves His children.  All the sacrifices made by the saints who lived here have brought forth the fruits of our generation.  May we never forget what we truly have and be grateful.    -Sister Mecham