More Temple Windows at Winter Quarters Temple

 There are 12 window murals in the south window of the temple.  They are each teaching a lesson about the immigration.  I was able to find nine pictures of the 12 on line.  The are much prettier in person with the light shining through them.  Some almost look like rainbows in the clouds.

The odometer to help measure distance traveled

Florence Mill

Brigham Young who lead the emigration

I assume Chief Big Elk who parlayed with Brigham Young near Cutler's Park

Handcart-- Didn't travel this way until 1856, 10 years later

Enlisting in thr Mormon Battalion

river crossing

More Art at Boys Town; He Ain't Heavy Sculptures

 I was surprised to discover that the He Ain't heavy sculture has changed.  But I guess it has changed several times.  Now the young man is carring a young woman, his sister.  The newest version was unvailed in 2017 for 100 year anniversary of Boys Town..  

Mural behind a building

marbles

current statue

older versions

art in the Hall of History

Winter Quarters Temple Stained Glass Windows

 Winter Quarters temple has some beautiful stained glass.  These pictures are viewing from the outside.  They are even nicer from the inside.

Boy's Town Dowd Chapel: Stained Glass Window Art, Statues, Father Flanagan Tomb

 If anything the Dowd chapel is a ork of art, with many expressions of art within.  The stained glass windows represent Jesus or Mary.   There are also statues.  The mood in the tomb are set apart by the color of light coming through the stained glass.  The organ loft is incredible.

Caleb's Nauvoo Christmas Present to Us

Caleb sent home a dual painting of the Nauvoo Temple, old and new.  It was painted by Rick Noble.  We have had it framed, and I have hung it on the wall.  Hopefully it helps us remember him.

                                                 

Nauvoo Shows

 The pageant is over but the performances go through until general conference in October.  Most are performed by young missionaries who are very talented.  I have seen the Trail of Hope, Sisters in Zion, and Sunset by the Mississippi.  There are shows everyday; but there are less shows Sundays and Tuesdays.  Some require tickets which you can get at the visitor's center for no charge.

Other skits to see include, I am a Child of God, Praise His Name in Song and Dance, Youth of Zion, Remembering Joseph, and The Spirit of God.