2013
May
May is National Historic Preservation Month and also marks the of opening our two Nauvoo Historical Society Museums - the Weld House Museum and the Rheinberger House Museum. The Weld House Museum is located at 1380 Mulholland Street and features many rooms dedicated to Nauvoo families and industries. The Rheinberger House Museum is located at 1150 Kimball Street and features the only stone arched wine cellar in Nauvoo that can still be toured.
Open daily from 1 pm to 5 pm from May 15 to October 15, 2013
Sunset by the Mississippi
May 25 - May 31, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Sunset on the Mississippi is a lively old-fashioned, toe-tapping one-hour variety show performed as the sun sets over the Mighty Mississippi River in Nauvoo. Located at the Historic Nauvoo Outdoor Theater. Pre-show Band Concert and Children's Parade begins at 6:30 pm, performance begins at 7 pm. Tickets are not necessary.
Just Plain Anna-Amanda
May 25 - May 31, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Just Plain Anna-Amanda is a delightful musical show, written and performed specifically with children in mind. Tickets are free, but necessary and are available at the Tickets & Tours desk in the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center. Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m in the Cultural Hall.
High Hopes & Riverboats
May 25 - May 31, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, High Hopes and Riverboats is a powerful one hour musical play that tells the story of life in the early 1840s, as immigrants came up the Mississippi River to Nauvoo. Performances are held at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center in the West Theater at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are required, but free. See the Tickets & Tours Office in the Visitors Center.
Sunday Sociable
May 26, 2013
Enjoy an evening a music and the spoke word from Young Sister Missionaries. Held at 8 pm at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center.
Memorial Day Community Picnic
May 27, 2013
Hosted by the Nauvoo Betterment Association, the Memorial Day Community Picnic will happen at the Nauvoo City Park from 11 am to 1:00 pm. Those attending will be enjoy a catered meal as well as entertainment and the opportunity to visit with family and friends.
The newly constructed Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 10 a.m. along Highway 96 South of Nauvoo.
June
Sunset by the Mississippi
June 1 - June 30, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Sunset on the Mississippi is a lively old-fashioned, toe-tapping one-hour variety show performed as the sun sets over the Mighty Mississippi River in Nauvoo. Located at the Historic Nauvoo Outdoor Theater. Pre-show Band Concert and Children's Parade begins at 6:30 pm, performance begins at 7 pm. Tickets are not necessary.
Just Plain Anna-Amanda
June 1 - June 30, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Just Plain Anna-Amanda is a delightful musical show, written and performed specifically with children in mind. Tickets are free, but necessary and are available at the Tickets & Tours desk in the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center. Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m in the Cultural Hall.
High Hopes & Riverboats
June 1 - June 30, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, High Hopes and Riverboats is a powerful one hour musical play that tells the story of life in the early 1840s, as immigrants came up the Mississippi River to Nauvoo. Performances are held at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center in the West Theater at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are required, but free. See the Tickets & Tours Office in the Visitors Center.
BYU International Folk Dancers
June 3 - 15, 2013
With nightly performances Monday - Saturday, the BYU International Folk Dancers will present a concert program of dances from more than a dozen nations, including Ukraine, Russia, Korea, Poland, Mexico and the United States. Performances will be held at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center Outdoor Stage at 8:30 p.m.
Fireside - BYU International Folk Dancers
June 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Join the Nauvoo Stake for an evening of testimonies shared through music and the spoke word with the BYU International Folk Dancers. Located at the Nauvoo Stake Center, 380 Durphy Street, Nauvoo.
BYU Vocal Point
June 17 - 29, 2013
With nightly performances Monday - Saturday, Vocal Point is Brigham Young University's premier 9-man a Cappella ensemble. Vocal Point will wow the audience in Nauvoo with their vocal firepower, innovative arrangements, and remarkable vocal percussion. Performances will be held at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center Outdoor State at 8:30 p.m.
Fireside - BYU Vocal Point
June 23, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Join the Nauvoo Stake for an evening of testimonies shared through music and the spoke word with BYU Vocal Point. Located at the Nauvoo Stake Center, 380 Durphy Street, Nauvoo.
Martyrdom Commemoration
June 27, 2013
Celebrate the life and testimony of Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum Smith with a brief ceremony and presentation at the Smith Family Cemetery (just a block West of the Joseph Smith Historic Site Visitor Center), at 12:00 pm. Ugo A. Perego will provide a presentation entitled "A Genetic Portrait of the Prophet Joseph Smith."
A second ceremonial event will be held at the Carthage Jail at 5:00 pm.
Mississippi River Power 100th Anniversary Celebration
June 28 - 30, 2013
Join the communities of Keokuk & Hamilton in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Mississippi River Power's Keokuk Dam. This weekend will be packed with fun and informative events. Events will include tours of the Power House, trolley rides across the Dam, informative displays and much, much more! More information is available at www.mississippiriverpower100.com
Nauvoo United Methodist Church Annual Hog Roast
June 29, 2013
The Nauvoo United Methodist Church will be serving plain and barbeque pork with choices of side dishes, drinks and desserts at its annual Hog Roast meal. Serving will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the air-conditioned Friendship Hall at 1610 Ripley Street, Nauvoo. Carry-outs will be available. The cost of the meal is a free-will donation.
July
Sunset by the Mississippi
July 1 - July 31, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Sunset on the Mississippi is a lively old-fashioned, toe-tapping one-hour variety show performed as the sun sets over the Mighty Mississippi River in Nauvoo. Located at the Historic Nauvoo Outdoor Theater. Pre-show Band Concert and Children's Parade begins at 6:30 pm, performance begins at 7 pm. Tickets are not necessary.
Just Plain Anna-Amanda
July 1 - July 31, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Just Plain Anna-Amanda is a delightful musical show, written and performed specifically with children in mind. Tickets are free, but necessary and are available at the Tickets & Tours desk in the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center. Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Cultural Hall.
High Hopes & Riverboats
July 1 - July 31, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, High Hopes and Riverboats is a powerful one hour musical play that tells the story of life in the early 1840s, as immigrants came up the Mississippi River to Nauvoo. Performances are held at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center in the West Theater at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are required, but free. See the Tickets & Tours Office in the Visitors Center.
The Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band
July 1 - July 31
Enjoy the pomp of the Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band, Monday - Saturday at 11:15 a.m. in the Nauvoo Business District. Additional performances will held on Tuesday & Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. from July 9 - August 1 in the Women's Gardens at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center.
The Nauvoo Pageant - A Tribute to Joseph Smith
July 9 - August 3, 2013
Narrated by Parly P. Pratt, the Nauvoo Pageant emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple to their God.
Performances held Tuesday - Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Guests are invited to attend the Frontier Country Fair activities beginning at 7 p.m. The Nauvoo Country Fair is a favorite activity for young and the young at heart. Guests enjoy 20 different 1840's style games and activities hosted by family cast members dressed in period costumes.
Our Story Goes On
July 28, 2013
The Nauvoo Pageant Core Cast presents an evening of uplift and entertainment on the Nauvoo Pageant Stage at 8:30 pm.
August
The Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band
August 1 - 3
Enjoy the pomp of the Nauvoo Pageant Bagpipe Band, Monday - Saturday at 11:15 a.m. in the Nauvoo Business District. Additional performances will held on Tuesday & Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. from July 9 - August 1 in the Women's Gardens at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center.
Sunset by the Mississippi
August 1 - August 10, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Sunset on the Mississippi is a lively old-fashioned, toe-tapping one-hour variety show performed as the sun sets over the Mighty Mississippi River in Nauvoo. Located at the Historic Nauvoo Outdoor Theater. Pre-show Band Concert and Children's Parade begins at 6:30 pm, performance begins at 7 pm. Tickets are not necessary.
Just Plain Anna-Amanda
August 1 - August 10, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, Just Plain Anna-Amanda is a delightful musical show, written and performed specifically with children in mind. Tickets are free, but necessary and are available at the Tickets & Tours desk in the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center. Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m in the Cultural Hall.
High Hopes & Riverboats
August 1 - August 10, 2013
Held Monday - Saturday, High Hopes and Riverboats is a powerful one hour musical play that tells the story of life in the early 1840s, as immigrants came up the Mississippi River to Nauvoo. Performances are held at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center in the West Theater at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are required, but free. See the Tickets & Tours Office in the Visitors Center.
Sunday Sociable
August 4, 2013
Join the Young Performing Missionaries in a Sunday Sociable that will showcase their remarkable talents and share the spirit of music and the spoken word. Held at 8 pm at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center.
Nauvoo Grape Festival
August 30 - September 1, 2013
Join the good people of Nauvoo for the 76th annual celebration of the Nauvoo Grape Festival. Held every Labor Day weekend in Nauvoo, the Nauvoo Grape Festival hosts live entertainment, a carnival, arts & crafts, a flea market, the Festival on Wheels Car Show and SO much more!
September
Nauvoo Grape Festival
September 1, 2013
Join the good people of Nauvoo for the 76th annual celebration of the Nauvoo Grape Festival. Held every Labor Day weekend in Nauvoo, the Nauvoo Grape Festival hosts live entertainment, a carnival, arts & crafts, a flea market, the Festival on Wheels Car Show and SO much more!
Sunday Sociable
September 8, 2013
Learn the stories of the descendants of Joseph and Emma Smith as presented by Lachlan Mackay. Held at 7 pm at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors Center.
October
Great River Road Half Marathon
October 5, 2013
The Great River Road Half Marathon begins in Hamilton and ends in Nauvoo. Runners, Walkers and Bicyclist welcome. The Great River Road Run ½ Marathon is located in what is sometimes referred to as the heart of America. This run offers breathtaking views and majestic landscapes that inspire and sooth the soul. Nature has been kind to the banks and bluffs along this route. The Great River Road Run will set you alongside the mighty Mississippi as you run from Hamilton, Illinois to Nauvoo, Illinois. The beautiful fall setting will be spectacular as you make your way through the course.There are shuttle busses to transport runners/walkers back to the beginning after the race.
Registration form and more inforamtion will be added soon! If you are in need of information right away, please contact us at vacation@beautifulnauvoo.com.
Nauvoo Genealogy Retreat
October 17 - 20, 2013
Take a journey in time and trace your roots for two full days of family history research. Whether you have started or are just getting started, you'll be sure to find lots of information with helpful resources. Spend time with your family, friends or a getaway by yourself and get lost in time! Hosted by the Nauvoo Family Inn & Suites. Be sure to bring your laptop and any genealogy information you have.
Contact the Nauvoo Family Inn & Suites at (800) 416-4470 or by email at groupsales@nauvoofamilyinn.com to make your reservation today!
Bootiful Nauvoo Halloween Celebration
Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2013
Uptown Nauvoo
Sponsored by the Nauvoo Chamber of Commerce
A unique tradition returns to the area with "Boo-ti-ful" Nauvoo's Halloween Celebration beginning on Friday, October 25, 2013 with the return of over 500 hand carved pumpkins, the Haunted Museum and continuing through Saturday, October 26th, in Historic Nauvoo, Illinois. The majority of the events are free, however, donations are very much used and appreciated!
December
Nauvoo Christmas Walk
December 6 & 7, 2013
Join the community of Nauvoo in celebrating the Christmas season! The uptown merchants of Nauvoo will host open houses, with drawings and goodies for visitors.
2014
January
Eagle Watching along the Great River Road is at its finest during the winter months! Featuring turnouts and viewing points along a beautiful 12 miles stretch of the Great River Road, we provide the perfect spots for nature viewing and Eagle watching!
Explore Winter at its best with self guided Eagle watching tours along the majestic Mississippi River! Visit this website for a complete listing of special events planned up and down the river!
February
Nauvoo: Untold Stories
February 7 & 8, 2014
The City of Nauvoo, the Nauvoo Tourism Office, the Joseph Smith Historic Site, and Historic Nauvoo join forces in sponsoring a historical symposium to celebrate the peoples and events that make the Nauvoo area unique and significant in American History.
For more information and updated details, please visit the event's website at www.untoldnauvoostories.com.
