WELCOME TO THE CHURCH HISTORY AND AMERICAN HERITAGE TOUR!
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May 30 - June 13, 2009Tour Director
JOHN WILLIAMS
JOHN WILLIAMS
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Day 1 (Sat May 30): FLY TO BWI / WASHINGTON DC TEMPLE 
We depart SLC and fly to the BWI airport in Baltimore, Maryland and greet our bus, driver and guides and make our way over to the amazing Washington D.C. Temple. We not only enjoy the breathtaking view, but also take in the new movie on the Prophet Joseph Smith on their large screen. We overnight in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
We depart SLC and fly to the BWI airport in Baltimore, Maryland and greet our bus, driver and guides and make our way over to the amazing Washington D.C. Temple. We not only enjoy the breathtaking view, but also take in the new movie on the Prophet Joseph Smith on their large screen. We overnight in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Day 2 (Sun May 31): DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON D.C. / MEMORIALS
We begin today with a special Sacrament Service at our hotel before making our visits at our Nation’s Capital. We start with a group picture at the Capital Building and then you are free for the rest of the morning to enjoy the Smithsonian, Holocaust Museum, Washington Memorial, White House, Capital Building or whatever your heart desires. We conclude our downtown visits [with our group] visiting the Lincoln, Jefferson, and the new WWII Memorials. We again overnight in Gaithersburg.
Day 3 (Mon June 1): GETTYSBURG / HERSHEYS FACTORY / PHILADELPHIA
Today we make our way over to the historic and unforgettable Gettysburg Battlefield and Visitors Center. An Electronic Map will help us understand the momentous events that took place here. Afterwards we visit Little Round Top where the pivotal battle for the Civil war was won. Lunch is a pleasure at General Pickett's Buffet in Gettysburg. We then travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania for a brief stop at the famous HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD! Chocolate ... chocolate ... and more chocolate! Hershey’s Chocolate World has been satisfying cravings for the world's greatest treat for 30 years. Tonight we travel to Philadelphia and overnight at the Holiday Inn just steps away from the Eagles Football Stadium.
Day 4 (Tues June 2): LIBERTY BELL / HARMONY / FAYETTE
Today we visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall [where the Declaration of Independence & Constitution were signed]. From here we travel up to Harmony, Pennsylvania/Susquehanna River where, among other things, the Priesthood was restored. From here we are off to the grassroots area of the Church in upstate New York. Our first site in this area is Fayette. The Church was officially organized here in 1830 at the Peter Whitmer Sr. Log House. Tonight those that are interested and able will enjoy doing baptisms in the Palmyra Temple! We overnight near Palmyra, NY.
Day 5 (Wed June 3): PALMYRA: SACRED GROVE / HILL CUMORAH
Today is an amazing day visiting all the sites in the Palmyra area. We begin with a visit at the log house of Joseph Smith Sr. and then enter the Sacred Grove where the restoration of the Gospel began. Following this awesome experience we take in the E. B. Grandin Press and Print Shop where the first copies of the Book of Mormon were made. Nearby is the grave site of Alvin Smith [brother of Joseph]. Next we visit the Hill Cumorah with the new Visitors Center. Again those desiring to do Temple work will have that opportunity! We overnight near Palmyra.
Day 6 (Thurs June 4): NIAGARA FALLS / BOAT TO FALLS / KIRTLAND
This morning we travel to the majestic Niagara Falls for a memorable photo opportunity as well as a voyage on one of the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boats that take you right under the falls. From here we travel south to Kirtland, Ohio. This area is amazing as we visit four different sites where the Father and Son appeared. Our first stop is the new Historic Kirtland Visitors Center near the Newel K. Whitney Store. We spend some time in the ‘School of the Prophets’ room and conclude our day with a stop at the Morley Farm. We overnight in Mentor, Ohio at the LaMalfa Center which is right by a movie theater, Cold Stone, etc.
Day 7 (Fri June 5): KIRTLAND, OHIO: TEMPLE / QUARY / HIRAM
Today we begin with a visit the John Johnson Home [D&C 76] in Hiram, Ohio. Next we visit the Temple Quarry before going into the Kirtland Temple, which was the first Temple built in this dispensation [D&C 109 & 110]. Following lunch those interested can spend the afternoon and evening at the #1 rated amusement park on the planet. Famous Cedar Point in Sandustky, Ohio which is on the shore of Lake Erie, is the second oldest amusement park in North America. We overnight in Freemont, Ohio.
Day 8 (Sat June 6): AMISH COUNTRY / NOTRE DAME / CHICAGO
Today we are traveling through Amish country and cross Ohio into Indiana. We have an incredible experience as we stop in Shipshewana, Indiana for an Amish cooked meal. We first enjoy a tour of the MENNO-HOF (Mennonite-Amish) Visitors Center and Museum. This museum shares a great presentation of the history of this very fascinating people as well as many other religions throughout the Dark Ages. Following our home-cooked Amish meal we leave Amish country and enjoy a brief stop in South Bend, Indiana, where we take a tour of Notre Dame University. We spend the night near Chicago following dinner at the famous Navy Pier.
Day 9 (Sun June 7): CARTHAGE JAIL / NAUVOO
Today as we make our way across the State of Illinois we enjoy a Sacrament Service on the bus (perhaps your first traveling church service!) When we arrive in Carthage we reflect on the Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith at the Carthage Jail. Following this sobering experience we venture over to Nauvoo and re-experience history as we view the newly rebuilt Nauvoo Temple! Time permitting we visit the LDS Visitors Center where we see the model of 1846 Nauvoo and the magnificent sculpture garden that features the Monument to Women. This evening those interested may enjoy “Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo”, a production put on by the local Missionary Couples. We overnight in Nauvoo.
Day 10 (Mon June 8): MORE OF HISTORIC NAUVOO
Today we spend our day soaking in the sites and sounds of Historic Nauvoo. For those able and interested the day begins with Baptisms/Temple Session at the newly constructed Nauvoo Temple. In Historic Nauvoo there are over 30 sites to see and choose from; several Historical Homes and sites, Community of Christ (RLDS) Visitors Center, a horse and carriage ride, a good local fudge factory, etc. For those interested in the Missionary Productions [“High Hopes and Riverboats”, “Anna Amanda”, etc] will also be able to attend those. These sites should keep us all busy for the day. Dinner is a pleasure at the buffet in the Hotel Nauvoo. We again overnight in Nauvoo.
Day 11 (Tues June 9): ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN / FAR WEST / LIBERTY JAIL
Today we make our way down to Missouri and pass through Hannibal, which is home to the famous writer Samuel Clemens [Mark Twain]. We then embark on the Mark Twain Riverboat which provides us with entertainment and interesting information. Our historical sites begin today where the human race began at Adam-Ondi-Ahman. We next venture over to Far West where, among other things, the cornerstones for a temple were laid. Following dinner we experience the Temple Prison—Liberty Jail (D&C 121-122). We overnight in Liberty.
Day 12 (Wed June 10): INDEPENDENCE / WORLDS OF FUN
Today we explore the Independence, Missouri area with a visit to the Community of Christ Temple and Headquarters (formerly RLDS) as well as the ‘Temple Lot’ and the newly remodeled LDS Visitors Center. This afternoon and evening those interested can spend the afternoon and evening at the famous Worlds of Fun amusement park. This park is themed around Jules Verne’s adventure book, “Around the World in Eighty Days”. It has over 6 world class roller coasters and will make for an enjoyable evening. We again overnight in Liberty, Missouri.
Day 13 (Thurs June 11): KAINSVILLE / WINTER QUARTERS
Today we make our way to the Kainsville Tabernacle where the Church has constructed a beautiful new Visitors Center. We then make our way to Omaha, Nebraska to visit the Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters. It was here where the Saints who fled Nauvoo ended for the winter of 1846-47. Here we also see the Pioneer Cemetery and the new Winter Quarters Temple. We then make our way over to Grand Island, Nebraska and spend the night.
Day 14 (Fri June 12): PIONEER TRAIL / NEBRASKA & WYOMING
Today we see a good portion of the Pioneer trail as we make our way across Nebraska and into Wyoming. As we venture across the ‘Trail’ we enjoy and share stories of our Pioneer heritage. One of our stops today includes the Guernsey Ruts where you can still see the grooves in the rocks made by the Pioneer wagons. We also admire Signature Cliffs, where hundreds of immigrants signed their names in the rock. In Casper, Wyoming we visit the newly constructed Trails Center where through fun interactive exhibits we experience life as pioneers. We overnight in Casper.
Day 15 (Sat June 13): INDEP. ROCK / MARTIN’S COVE / S.L. VALLEY
Today we travel the last leg of the Pioneer Trail. On our way to Martin’s Cove we see more of the Mormon Trail when we pass Devil’s Gate and Independence Rock. At Martins Cove we reflect on the unforgettable events that occurred there. It was here where the Martin & Willie Handcart Companies were stuck in the early snow storms of 1847. Following this sobering experience we continue to follow the trail until we eventually reach Immigration Canyon and enter the Salt Lake Valley! Our final historic site is the “This is the Place” monument. Following dinner the bus will make several stops between SLC and Richfield, Utah dropping off participants to be reunited with their loved ones!
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Cost: $2385 per person for Double Occupancy
$2,085 per person for Triple Occupancy
Includes the following:·
Air-fare ; SLC, Utah to BWI Airport in Baltimore, Maryland·
Deluxe, Air-Conditioned Motor-Coach·
Professional Bus Driver·
All Entrance Fees, Toll Road & Parking Fees, Tips, etc.·
Hotel Accommodations in comfortable Holiday Inn's or Holiday Inn Express'·
2 Meals per day (generally Breakfast and Dinner)·
Entrance fee to one of the two Amusement Parks
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Dear Participants,
Welcome Aboard! We want to welcome you to our May 2009 New York Area Church History Tour! Your official Registration and Terms and Conditions Forms are sent out to you in the mail and should be returned to our office as soon as possible in an enclosed return envelope. You may have registered online on our official website but we must have these paper forms in order to fully register you for this tour.
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