“Cradle of the Restoration”
Mendon-Palmyra-Cumorah-Fayette-Harmony-Susquehanna River (& Niagara Falls USA)
TWO 2021 Tour Dates – July 6-10, July 13-17
5 days, 4 nights
Explore the sites crucial to the infancy of the RESTORATION of the GOSPEL! Feel the strikingly reverent atmosphere of the grove we now call “Sacred.” Tour the Smith farm with its 2 homes and the Sacred Grove where crucial heavenly manifestations took place. Enjoy time at the magnificent Hill Cumorah with its powerful testimony of the Book of Mormon. See where the Church was first organized in the latter days, at Fayette. Tour the newly re-built Joseph & Emma Smith and Isaac & Elizabeth Hale homes and a fantastic visitor’s center/chapel and the temple-like atmosphere at the Susquehanna River. Visit the lovingly restored Joseph Knight Sr & Josiah Stoal homes. Return home humbled by the immense blessing of the Restoration!
Elder Marlin K. Jensen said, “This is sacred ground for Latter-day Saints. Our historic sites help us tell the unique story. Each site is filled with historically accurate details and engaging exhibits to help people better understand who we are and what is important to us.”
Fly to Buffalo New York to meet a deluxe, air-conditioned bus which takes you in comfort to the awesome Niagara Falls USA for overnight and the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat ride! Then onward to crucial church history sites in Mendon, Palmyra, Cumorah, Fayette, Harmony & Susquehanna River, and Colesville & South Bainbridge. This is a rare and intriguing opportunity to travel these sites with a great group of fellow Saints. You are sure to enjoy hearing insights in an engaging teaching style and open atmosphere. We will take our time to fully experience each of these sites without being rushed. Your Come Follow Me fieldtrip is waiting for you!
Fly to Buffalo, NY, return flight from Albany, NY
Sites Visited:
Niagara Falls USA
Begin the tour at the awesome Niagara Falls USA to spend the first night of our journey. Enjoy the magnificent Falls with the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat ride! Enjoy time to explore the falls, river, overlook, and Goat Island. We will tour this area before the church history portion begins to avoid interrupting the uplifting spiritual effect of the following consecutive experiences.
Mendon
Brigham Young, his father, and all nine of Brigham’s living brothers and sisters joined the Church here in 1832. So did their spouses, some of whom were Methodist ministers. All went through immense hardships as a result, yet none ever apostatized. Heber C. Kimball joined the Church here, too. Heber’s father is buried here, as is Brigham’s first wife, Miriam Works Young. Heber tells of how he and many others in the town saw a stunning vision in the night sky here at the time Joseph Smith received the plates of the Book of Mormon in Palmyra! This is a wonderful, wonderful stop!
Palmyra
Visit the indescribably inspiring Sacred Grove including personal meditation time. Smith family farm – rebuilt log home where Moroni visits took place, restored frame home where the plates were hidden under the hearth. Tour the Grandin Press (site of the first Book of Mormon printing), Martin Harris farm, Palmyra Cemetery, and Palmyra Temple grounds. Discover fascinating stories and insights on early 1900s missionaries, Elder Willard Bean and Sister Rebecca Bean who paved the way for the Church to return to the area and to be welcomed by the locals.
Cumorah
Enjoy the fantastic Hill Cumorah, just outside of Palmyra, where Moroni directed Joseph Smith to go for 4 years until he could receive the plates for the Book of Mormon! Hear and bear testimony of the divinity of this sacred volume’s words. Among other things, we’ll share the inspiring story of the Moroni statue’s sculptor’s divine guidance of exactly how to create the unique look of the statue.
Fayette
This site is not to be overlooked! Peter Whitmer Farm where the Church was first organized and the first conference held. Imagine the scene here from April 6, 1830! Site of the visions to the Three Witnesses, Book of Mormon translation finished, many Doctrine & Covenants sections received, many baptisms took place nearby (Joseph Sr and Lucy Mack Smith, Martin Harris, Porter Rockwell, to name a few…). While Joseph Smith lived here, this home was the headquarters of the Church. Beautifully re-built Whitmer cabin and lovely visitor’s center and chapel.
Harmony
Newly re-built home of Joseph & Emma Smith – where most of the Book of Mormon translation took place; the birth and death of their first child; 15 revelations received here are now Doctrine & Covenants sections. They lived here December 1827-August 1830 having fled from Palmyra where persecution was intense for safety among Emma’s family 150 miles away. Newly re-built home of Emma’s father & mother, Isaac & Elizabeth Hale – Isaac was a prominent citizen, well-established, and very respected in the community. New Visitor’s Center/Chapel with missionary hosts, films, exhibits.
Susquehanna River improved access – Joseph Smith & Oliver Cowdery received the Aaronic Priesthood from a resurrected John the Baptist after which they were commanded to and now had proper authority to baptize each other in this very river.
Colesville & South Bainbridge
Enjoy the lovingly restored homes of Joseph Knight Sr (also home of the Colesville Branch with Hyrum Smith as its first Branch President) and Josiah Stoal (where Joseph & Emma “courted” and also spent their first few days as newlyweds). The Whitmers and Stoals were dear friends to Joseph Smith and were among the first to believe Joseph as he told of how the heavens were re-opened and that the gospel was being restored!
We hope you can join us for this special event!
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Price and value are important to us. So far as we know, there are no other quality tours visiting all the sites we do, in historical order, as we have always done, that do not charge significantly more. Our tours offer unique participation opportunities not available anywhere else. If you see advertised similar tours that appear less expensive, please call us. They are likely missing something. 801-272-5601 or toll-free 866-335-5601.
Our published prices include: *SLC air (*until “group” air is utilized–see pricing table above; air from other cities by request), deluxe charter bus, very nice lodging, all meals, expert guide services, & all fees and taxes. Bus driver tip collected on tour.
Mormon Heritage Association
Cradle of the Restoration Tour
Price per person [2] by number of persons sharing motel room
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| Tour ID | Dates/Days | Price if One per room | Price each if Two per room | Price each if Three per room | Price each if Four per room | Comments & Tour Guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR04 | Tues July 13- Sat July 17, 2021 5 day tour! | $1360 +current market price for air* | $1070 each +air* | $910 each +air* | $840 each +air* | Niagara Falls USA overnight. Hosts: Robb & Melissa Hoch |
No surprise add-ons!
Traveling alone? Would you like help finding a roommate to decrease your tour price? Let us know when you REGISTER and we’ll do what we can to connect you with a compatible roommate. You might just make a new, long-lasting friendship!
*Flights from SLC are included when noted – Other departure cities by special arrangement–please call 801-272-5601 or toll-free 866-335-5601 (within US) for details.
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[1] A reservation is secured on a first-come first-served basis with a $100 deposit per seat. The balance is due seven weeks prior to departure.
Mail checks to: Mormon Heritage Association – 2367 W Goldenpointe Way – West Jordan UT 84088.
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If you have to cancel, there are a few possibilities. If someone takes your place, you get a full refund less any costs we incur to procure your replacement and $25 cancellation fee. If you provide a replacement, or if there is someone who can step in from our waiting list, you would lose $25 cancellation fee and possible airline name-change fee (if MHA has purchased “group” airline tickets for you). If nobody takes your place, your payments are refunded less all non-refundable expenses we have incurred in your behalf and $25 cancellation fee.
[2] Advertised prices include: *SLC group airfare (*until “group” airfare utilized; airfare from other cities by request. If above pricing shows that air is included, tour members may opt to provide own air for a discount), all meals (any at airports on own), very nice lodging, deluxe charter bus, tickets to scheduled events, and guide services. A $4/day/person bus driver tip is encouraged. Nothing is additional.
2021 travel requirements: In order to reasonably, responsibly, and safely travel with our groups in 2021, full Coronavirus Vaccine required for those 18 years and older. Negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of departure required for 17 years and younger. While there are no guarantees in life, these are reasonable precautions in order to get out for some fun & inspiring experiences. If you are unable to meet these requirements, look forward to joining with us another year once this world-wide pandemic has abated and the situation is more normalized.
ALSO OFFERED: Our 12-day GRAND TOUR will visit most of the sites listed above + Kirtland, Midwest sites through Missouri to Nauvoo & Carthage, and follow the Iowa Mormon Trail from Nauvoo to Kanesville & Winter Quarters! Click here to see Grand Tour schedule & more details…
Mormon Heritage Association Inc is an independent, private entity which offers inspiring tours exploring the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tour hosts and tour planners are faithful members and diligent researchers/students of this history and are prepared to present the tours in a respectful and agreeable manner conducive to The Church of Jesus Christ’s teachings, attitudes, and direction.
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