Prophet Brigham Young with Sites and Stories
The second Prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a powerful leader, a city planner, a trailblazer and more. Here is a compilation of articles and location to learn about the life and legacy of the Prophet Brigham Young. General Information about Brigham Young Prophet Brigham Young for general information on […]
Winter Quarters Collection of Sites and Stories
Winter Quarters Visitors Center Information and stories. More stories about Winter Quarters and people who stayed
Overview of Visiting Winter Quarters, Omaha Nebraska
Winter Quarters is a large and important part of the History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Winter Quarters is where the Pioneers stopped, and made a community to prepare for the long journey to the Rocky Mountains. Now when you stop in Omaha Nebraska to see Winter Quarters the Church of […]
Mary Fielding Smith and the Oxen blessings
Mary Fielding Smith is a rockstar when it comes to handling though situations! She had been through so much, and she kept up the fight, she did not give in! Mary’s strength came from a loving Heavenly Father that was with her every step of her hard journey. Mary’s perseverance is a blessing to all […]
Mary Fielding Smith Documentary
This documentary about Mary Fielding Smith is wonderful. It goes through her whole life and highlights stories that we have heard and love about this amazing woman. Articles about Mary: Locations to Visit while learning about Mary Fielding Smith: Berkshire, England-birth place Kirtland, Ohio-met and married her husband Hyrum Liberty Jail, Missouri-gave birth while husband […]
“Miracle of the Quail”
Sometimes we need to be reminded of all the amazing miracles our Heavenly Father has given us in this world. What is a miracle? Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave a talk in titled “Miracles” in May of 2000. In his talk he said the definition of miracles is: “a beneficial event brought about through divine […]
Martin Handcart Company, Sweet Water River Rescue
The story of the Willy and Martin Handcart company is a story that is well known in the hearts of Latter-Day Saints everywhere. The Martin and Willy handcart companies had a late start and had gotten caught in early winter storms in Wyoming. There are many tragic stories that came out of this event, but […]
Willies Handcart Rescue Site Historical Marker
The Willie Handcart Company Historical Landmark was erected by the members of the Lyman Wyoming Stake in 1933. Inscription: Captain James G. Willie’s Handcart Company of Mormon emigrants on the way to Utah, greatly exhausted by the deep snow of an early winter and suffering form lack of food and clothing, had assembled here for […]
Church History Trip Preparation-Movies
Getting ready to plan a Church History Trip can be so exciting! Preparing ahead of time can help you and your family be ready and educated for what you will for what will be felt and experienced. Movies put out by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: -“Legacy” -“Joseph Smith: The prophet of […]
Best Movies and Books to prepare Youth for Trek
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint has an amazing history of sacrifice and dedication. When President Hinckley was the prophet of The Church he was really good at bringing the pioneer stories into our homes. Now it has been many years without our dear prophet President Hinckley and these stories have not been […]