Service Behind the Scenes
When Historic Nauvoo opens to the public again, the seen and the unseen will combine to help visitors understand more than their eyes could ever teach them.
Church History
Donations to the Church History fund support the development and implementation of approved projects. Your support provides resources to create new and authentic experiences for members of the Church and others who visit these sacred places.
How Are the Donations Used?
The Church History Fund is a financial resource for authorized historical projects of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This central fund has been established to provide a reliable and recognized channel for focusing funds on high-priority projects approved by prophets and apostles and other Church leaders. While there will be many projects and initiatives, donors will contribute to one fund. Authorized Church leaders will draw on that fund and allocate resources based on planned priorities and emerging needs.
Give to Church HistoryThe Church operates about 2 dozen historic sites in 11 states including VT, NY, PA, OH, MO, IL, IA, NE, WY, UT, and CA
900,000-1.2 million
Average visitors per year
at the historic sites of
The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints
Your Donations at Work
The historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints preserve the memory of sacred events and places to ensure our connection with God now and in the future. When visitors authentically experience heritage, their hearts and minds are more receptive to the site’s spiritual message.
The Hill Cumorah Project
The Hill Cumorah Project involves restoring the Hill Cumorah to a more natural state.
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The Kirtland Project
This project includes restoring the home of Joseph and Emma Smith and other historic buildings.
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The Nauvoo Project
The Nauvoo Project focuses on helping visitors see the temple as central to the history of Nauvoo.
Learn More“Let us not only remember the past and its required sacrifice; let us also remember that we are responsible to build a legacy for the generations which follow us.”
- Thomas S. MonsonStories & Videos
See what the Church History department is doing.
Temple on the Hill
Learn a little about how the Gheen family’s service in Nauvoo 175 years ago helped the Church grow.
The Unifying Power of the Church's Historic Sites
People have found meaning and spiritual connection at the Church’s historic sites. Whether in person or through technology, they can draw nearer to heaven and feel the unifying power. You can help others feel the same connection.