Historic Nauvoo, IL, Hands on Experiences

History Nauvoo features many re-enactments and hands on lessons.  The kids loved the lessons.

Bricks were critical in the building up of Nauvoo.  We learned about the history of making bricks in Nauvoo and how they were made.






In the Browning Home, a volunteer taught us about Jonathan Browning and taught us about his trade.





Learning from the wainwright (wheel maker) and blacksmith.





The Tinsmith shop:



The print shop:





The kids were able to make their own rope:







The shoe maker: