You can also experience the City of Joseph Pageant , a dramatic presentation reminiscent of a Rogers and Hammerstein musical. Once home to thousands of settlers, Nauvoo rivaled its neighbor Chicago in size. Over two dozen historic sites in Nauvoo have been returned to their former glory and refurbished with period furnishings by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Not far away is historic Carthage Jail, where the Prophet Joseph Smith, the founder of Nauvoo and first President of the Church, and his brother Hyrum were martyred. Relive their last hours as you tour the restored jail, visitors' center, and memorial gardens.
Admission is free.
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