Preserving Nauvoo's History
About Us
The Nauvoo Historical Society operates two local museums covering 200 years of Nauvoo's rich history with original artifacts representing the periods of Nauvoo's timeline. From the first pioneer settlers, to the Latter-day Saints, the Icarians and the German immigrants, all of the groups that came to make up Nauvoo are preserved here The Nauvoo Historical Society was formed in 1953 with 86 members.
Nauvoo Historical Society Museums
Weld Museum
The Weld House Museum is located in Nauvoo's business district and is one of western Illinois's best examples of Greek revival architecture.
Rheinberger Museum
A house built by Mormons in the 1840s, remodeled by Icarians, and later owned by the Rheinberger family serves as the Nauvoo State Park Museum.