This last Sunday we had the opportunity to go and visit some of the nearby Church History Sites. Here are a few of the things that we were able to see and learn about.
This is a picture of the walls of the Liberty Jail. They were 4 feet thick. The first layer was made of tree trunk thick timbers. Next was a layer of Rock wall. Between these two layers however is about a foot and a half of loose rocks. That way if anyone did break through the timbers the loose rocks would fall down through the hole and fill the room. The jail was inescapable. This is where Joseph Smith received his revelations for the Doctrine and Covenants Sections 121-123.
Next we went to Far West to see where the Temple was supposed to be built. The area is beautiful around there. I can see why the Saints would have picked that area to build the temple. Only the corner stones were still in place for us to see now. 
Fianlly we went to Independence (only about 7 Miles from where we live) and visited some of the sites there. We were able to see the RLDS or what is now know as the Community of Christ Temple. Its definitely unique in its structure and appearance.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Church History Sites
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Fun trip!! I've always wanted to visit the church history sites. Jonny said that they are going to Nauvoo. Are you guys joining them?
Cute pics.
I LOVE visiting the Church history sites! I can't believe you are so close to them! What a cool place to live!
Please share with me the Tucano recipes you come up with... I could eat it EVERYDAY!! I want to get down the grilled pineapple and the garlic sirloin- yummy!
How fun, Cooper even got to go along! Ok...so where do you find your cute templates? My blog needs help, and I'm blog illiterate.
CAN I JUST SAY...Kate...your dog is so flipping adorable. I want to kidnap him! I have been trying to talk Curtis into letting me get one for EVER! Just the other day out of nowhere he goes, "Mel, I think we should get a dog here soon"!!! My trickery worked! This trip looks like it was so so fun! That's awesome that you're both working for the security systens. I bet you're making bank chika. So- I realy hope we can see you soon becuase as of July 20th, we are in Vegas for good and probably wont be back here till after the baby comes! We are going to be going through Utah on the 19th. Will you guys be back yet? ANyways, I love ya girl!!!! I am so happy that you guys are doing so wonderful. PEace out!!!!
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