idigNauvoo

03/20/2025

This year's dig in Nauvoo, Illinois, will begin on May 6th through June 6th. We will be excavating the home site of William Scearce. He lived in Nauvoo during the 1840's.

Shifts are available for volunteers between 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Since there is no available parking at the site, you will receive additional instructions on where to park before your shift once you register. You can register now for this session, by clicking on this link: https://idignauvoo.legacyshare.org/volunteer/

08/09/2024

This is a great opportunity to help build a replica of a historic structure.

08/09/2024

The iDigNauvoo team would like to congratulate the Western Illinois University Archaeological Field School for their exemplary work in excavating the Hyrum Smith Office and Store in Nauvoo, Illinois, in 2024. Their hard work made it possible for them to finish the dig for this site. We look forward to their published report on their findings.

A special thanks goes to Professor Jacob Skousen and the Western Illinois University Field School students who provided expertise and energy in making this year's dig a great success.

We would also like to thank Lach and Kristen Mckay of the Joseph Smith Historical Site, and Ben Pykles and Ryan Saltzgiver of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Historical Department for their unfailing support. And a special shout-out to all of the many iDigNauvoo volunteers who have given countless hours of service over the past six years in excavating this specific site.

In 2025, we plan to excavate the site of the William Scearce home, located in the Nauvoo town proper on Young Street. More information about this and other archaeological investigations will be forthcoming.

08/08/2024

Volunteers Needed:
We have a great opportunity for volunteer work in sorting reclaimed timbers for the building of a replica of the Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith's double-log cabin. The cabin will be built at the Mary Bailey Smith Campsite in Nauvoo, Illinois. For those individuals who are interested in helping, please contact me, Bob Smith, through the Facebook Messenger app or comment below. Housing may be available. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

For more information, see our blog post at https://idignauvoo.legacyshare.org/volunteers-needed/

04/25/2024

This year, idigNauvoo is supporting Western Illinois University in an archeological exploration of Hyrum Smith’s office and store. Unfortunately, we will not be able to host volunteers for this dig.

However, idigNauvoo is sponsoring and supporting idigLamoni. This initial archaeological investigation will be located in Lamoni, Iowa, at the historical home of Joseph Smith III. Volunteers are invited to participate. Please contact Paul DeBarthe at debarthep. (913) 963-2177.

07/08/2022

The iDigNauvoo archaeological team is pleased to announce the tentative dates for the 2023 dig. We will continue our exploration of the Times and Season building starting May 16th through June 16th. To receive further information, sign up for our newsletter at https://idignauvoo.legacyshare.org/.

Home i Dig Nauvoo Discover • Preserve • Share Joseph Smith Jr. Homestead, Nauvoo, Illinois The Jonathan Browning Home and Gun Shop Nauvoo, Illinois Over Volunteers & Contributors About Us The ANS Legacy Foundation, DBA iDigNauvoo, is a 503b private operational non-profit organization. Our missio...

07/08/2022

Beginning August 3rd through August 6th, 2022, as part of the Joseph Smith Sr. Family Reunion (see https://josephsmithsr.org/), the iDigNauvoo archaeological team will be exploring the site of Hyrum Smith's Office and Store, located on Water Street, between Granger and Bain. We welcome family and the public to participate in the dig. If you would like to volunteer, please register on https://idignauvoo.org

Home i Dig Nauvoo Discover • Preserve • Share Joseph Smith Jr. Homestead, Nauvoo, Illinois The Jonathan Browning Home and Gun Shop Nauvoo, Illinois Over Volunteers & Contributors About Us The ANS Legacy Foundation, DBA iDigNauvoo, is a 503b private operational non-profit organization. Our missio...

04/12/2022

Finding Smith Family Sites

IDigNauvoo May 18 to June 18 2022

Come join us as we dig to find Smith family homes, offices and more!!

09/08/2021

The Mansion House Story

The book I am writing about the Joseph and Emma Smith Mansion in Nauvoo needs colorful personal anecdotes from guides, caretakers, visitors and especially those who spent the night in its embrace. If you have such an experience to be considered for inclusion, please send to [email protected].

09/22/2019

IdigNauvoo will have representation at the John Whitmer Historical Association convention in Rochester, New York. Numerous photos from our work accompany the presentation showing ties of architecture to cognition in the Joseph Smith Jr. experience.