From this church building, the 150th anniversary of the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was broadcast to the world on April 6, 1980. President Spencer W. Kimball presided at the historic meeting. The building has been added to several times since 1980 as the ward and stake have grown. Visitors center is in the left wing.
Chapel in the Fayette Stake Center where President Kimball spoke in 1980.
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris, the Three Witnesses, were shown the golden plates by Moroni in a wooded area on the Peter Whitmer Farm.
"The Moment After," a sculpture about the Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood by Peter, James and John, Christ's original apostles, stands on a box containing memorabilia from the 150th anniversary celebration. The box will be opened for the 200th anniversary in 2030.
Reconstruction of the Peter Whitmer home. Foundations from this building were discovered in 1947. The cabin was rebuilt from old logs and was finished in April, 1980.
Living room in the Peter Whitmer farmhouse where the church was organized. Between 50 and 60 people were present. In modern times, 50 people have attended services in this spacious log cabin.
Room in the attic of the Peter Whitmer home where Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery translated the Small Plates of Nephi. Several revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were also received in this room.
From this church building, the 150th anniversary of the organization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was broadcast to the world on April 6, 1980. President Spencer W. Kimball presided at the historic meeting. The building has been added to several times since 1980 as the ward and stake have grown. Visitors center is in the left wing.
Chapel in the Fayette Stake Center where President Kimball spoke in 1980.
Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris, the Three Witnesses, were shown the golden plates by Moroni in a wooded area on the Peter Whitmer Farm.
"The Moment After," a sculpture about the Restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood by Peter, James and John, Christ's original apostles, stands on a box containing memorabilia from the 150th anniversary celebration. The box will be opened for the 200th anniversary in 2030.
Reconstruction of the Peter Whitmer home. Foundations from this building were discovered in 1947. The cabin was rebuilt from old logs and was finished in April, 1980.
Living room in the Peter Whitmer farmhouse where the church was organized. Between 50 and 60 people were present. In modern times, 50 people have attended services in this spacious log cabin.
Room in the attic of the Peter Whitmer home where Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery translated the Small Plates of Nephi. Several revelations in the Doctrine and Covenants were also received in this room.
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