Family Living Center
650 White Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354
Historic Sites
Guests can view demonstrations in a wide variety of 19th-century trades such as spinning, bread making, candle making, pottery, rope and barrel making.
The Family Living Center is an additional Pioneer Life experience. This large demonstration building showcases eight different arts and crafts from the early days of Nauvoo. From making bread to dipping candles, throwing pottery to winding rope, shaping barrels to weaving cloth, there is plenty to see and do for both children and adults.
More Information
- Mon: 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Tue: 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Wed: 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Thu: 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Sat: 9:00am – 5:30pm
- Sun: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
How to find us?
You might also be interested...
Scovil Bakery
Nauvoo
Visit the Scovil Bakery to experience a baker's lifestyle before the days of electric and gas ovens.
Read more about Scovil Bakery
Nauvoo Walking Tour
Nauvoo
Visitors can take a free self-guided walking tour of Mulholland Street and learn how the French Icarians, Sisters of St. Benedict, and local businesses defined Nauvoo…
Read more about Nauvoo Walking Tour
Brigham Young Home
Nauvoo
Visit the home of Brigham Young, the second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, leader of the Church's movement to the West,…
Read more about Brigham Young Home