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Joseph Smith Jr. Homestead, Nauvoo, Illinois

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The ANS Legacy Foundation, DBA idigNauvoo, is a 501(3)(b) private operational non-profit organization. Our mission is to discover, preserve, and share — through archaeology — the legacy and history of the beautiful city of Nauvoo, Illinois. 100% of all donations go toward this project and are tax deductible.

A variety of earthenware type artifacts

Archaeology Team

Our archaeology team includes archaeologist, staff, students, and volunteers. All give freely of their time and talents.

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For all who love to play in the dirt, register to become a volunteer at our next dig. Free training is provided.

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Your donations support dig site, building, and improvement projects — all to restore the beautiful, historic city of Nauvoo, Illinois

upcoming events

There is much to be done to preserve and restore the beautiful, historic village of Nauvoo, Illinois. We’ll keep you posted on upcoming archaeological events.

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Plans for 2023 Dig

We had great success with last year’s dig (2022) in exploring more of the Times and Seasons printing office location. We were able to identify the steps that lead to the basement entry. This discovery is crucial once we begin…

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Proposed site for the Mary Bailey Smith Camp at Camp Nauvoo

Our Top Priorities

 Our mission is to give participants an archaeological experience as part of the ongoing discovery and preservation of our historic legacy in Nauvoo, Illinois.

idigNauvoo is a cooperative effort between the Joseph Smith Historic Site, the Samuel H. Smith Foundation, the ANS Legacy Foundation.

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Restoration of Nauvoo

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$50,000 Raised

The ANS Legacy Foundation, DBA idigNauvoo, is a 501(3)(c) private operational non-profit organization. Our mission is to discover, preserve, and share, through archaeology, the legacy and history of the beautiful city of Nauvoo, Illinois.

All donations are tax-deductible up to 50% of  Adjusted Growth Income, or 60%, if cash donation. 100% of all donations are used for the operational expenses of idigNauvoo. All participants are volunteers, so there are no administrative fees or salaries.

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May the legacy and heritage of faith
from the inhabitants of Nauvoo
never be forgotten

Bob Smith

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