A Virtual Tour of the Joseph Smith Historic Site

On the beautiful east bank of the Mississippi River stands the Joseph Smith Historic Site. This historic site is home to a collection of houses once owned by Joseph and Emma Smith, the Smith Family Cemetery, the Nauvoo House, and the bustling Red Brick Store. Join Lach Mackay and Barb Walden as they explore the stories behind a number of the structures at the Joseph Smith Historic Site and highlight a few of lessons from the Nauvoo period. The Joseph Smith Historic Site was established in 1918 for the preservation and conservation of the historic properties. The Red Brick Store was rebuilt in the 1980s to continue the long legacy of preserving church heritage in Nauvoo. This live program was featured in the Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation's Summer Series. The virtual tour was recorded on July 14, 2022.