Visiting LDS Church History Sites

Posted by Jenny Evans Aug 4, 2009

Learning what the early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did and why they did it builds faith and testimony.

Planning a trip to Kirtland, OH teaches about the community and the unflagging faith of early Saints in the 1830s. Seeing the sites takes less than a whole day, making it a great trip for young children or those short on time.

Visitors on a church history trip to Nauvoo, IL should take a minimum of two to three days to explore. There are so many interactive exhibits, visitor's centers, tours, and shows to take in. Watching the Nauvoo Pageant, seeing Carthage Jail, and walking the same streets the pioneers walked help members and non-members of the church alike to feel the early Saints' spirit of determination to follow the prophet, come what may.

It's hard to understand the value of a church history trip until you've been on one. Learning about the trials, sacrifices, and faith of the pioneer Saints is a critical building block of one's own testimony. Church history trips taken as a ward, as a youth group, or as a family are unforgettable experiences.