We invite you to join favorite BYU Professor, best-selling author, and artist Anthony Sweat next summer on an incredible journey back into the life of the early Saints in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Come experience the spirit of Palmyra, Susquehanna, Kirtland, and Hiram and catch the vision of the young prophet as you experience the trials, suffering, and triumphs during the early years of the Church. You will learn so much as you relive many remarkable stories and events that took place in these sacred sites.
Those who have traveled with Anthony Sweat have all raved about how fun and personal he can make church history for all ages. His knowledge of these sights will impress scholars of all ranks. You will never forget the feelings and impressions you will experience during this tour. Hurry and book while space is still available.
*Please note that while the physical activity on this tour is not overly strenuous, the days are full of walking and touring from breakfast to dinner time with "down-time" only in the evening.
Tour ID #9225F06
To book this Tour contact your favorite Morris Columbus Travel Advisor or the Group Tour Manager listed below:
Dani Edmunds, Tour Manager
Tel: (801) 483-6114
Email - dedmunds@morrismurdock.com
Day 1: Friday, June 6, 2025
Home Cities - Rochester, NY Airport - Palmyra
We depart our home cities this morning for Palmyra, NY and get acquainted over dinner as we look forward to the trip ahead.
Meals : Dinner
Day 2: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Susquehanna - Fayette
Today we will visit the Priesthood Restoration site in Susquehanna County, PA. We will see the new visitor’s center and meetinghouse, the reconstructed homes of Joseph and Emma Smith and Isaac and Elizabeth Hale, the woods where John the Baptist restored the priesthood, the baptismal site at the Susquehanna River, and the new statuary. Then we travel to Fayette, NY to the Peter Whitmer Farm where the church was organized on April 6, 1830.
Meals : Breakfast
Day 3: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Palmyra
Early this morning we visit the Sacred Grove and reflect on the special events that took place here. Following Sacrament Meeting and lunch we see the restored Joseph Smith Sr. home and farm, including the cabin where Moroni first appeared to young Joseph. Next, we stop at the E. B. Grandin Building where the Book of Mormon was printed, then on to the grave site of Alvin Smith, Joseph’s eldest brother. Our last stop is the Hill Cumorah and Visitor’s Center.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Monday, June 9, 2025
Niagara Falls - Kirtland
This morning, we are off to Niagara Falls, America’s oldest state park. We will board the Maid of the Mist boat which passes directly in front of the American side falls, before entering the Horseshoe Basin (at the base of the Canadian side of the falls). This is always a very memorable experience! Next, we continue to Kirkland, Ohio.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Hiram - Kirtland
Today we travel to Hiram, Ohio, to see the John Johnson Farm. It was here that Joseph Smith completed the new translation of the Bible, received the vision of the three degrees of glory and was tarred and feathered by a local, minister-led mob. Following a picnic lunch at the Temple Quarry, we will visit the newly acquired Kirtland temple, the Kirtland cemetery, and Joseph and Emma’s home. Our last stop of the day will visit the Morley farm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Kirtland - Cleveland Airport - Home
This morning we will spend time visiting the historic Kirtland village. These sites include the LDS Visitor’s Center, Whitney Home and Store, Johnson Inn, Ashery, and Sawmill. This afternoon we travel to the Cleveland airport for our late afternoon flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
Highlights of the Tour:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour!
- Morris Murdock LDS tour Director for the whole trip along with local guides listed on the tour itinerary
- Free tour travel app to help you prepare and follow throughout the tour
- Licensed, insured, and bonded travel agency with 60 years of experience!! It matters who you travel with!
Tour Includes:
- 1 tour-bus experience for the whole tour
- 5-night's hotel accommodations
- Meals as specified on itinerary
- Ground transportation via deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- Group transfers when arriving and departing with the group.
- All Admissions and activities as specified in itinerary
- Meal gratuities on included meals
- Taxes on included services
- Tour Director/Historian Anthony Sweat
Not Included:
- Airfare to Rochester, NY and back from Cleveland, OH
- Additional transfers when not arriving or departing with the group.
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Trip cancellation and baggage insurance
- Checked baggage fees
- Bus Driver and Historian gratuities
Optional Pricing:
- Double Occupancy - $1,679 per person
- Triple Occupancy - $1,629 per person
- Quad Occupancy - $1,579 per person
- Single Occupancy - $2,034 per person
Payment Terms:
- $250 per person deposit due at time of booking
- Final payment due April 16, 2025
- CASH DISCOUNT of $60 discount per person available! Inquire for details!
