Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Josheph and Hyrum Smith
When Joseph and Hyrum were killed, they were covered with branches,in a wagon to shade them from the hot summer sun. This was on June 28, 1844. Josheph and Hyrum were buried in secret in the basement of the Nauvoo House so that those who wanted to collect a reward offered for Joseph's head could not find the remains. Later on their mother moved them to a little house and buried them under the floor boards for safety. Now they are buried in Naunoo.
Nauvoo
When we entered Nauvoo it was breath taking seeing the Temple. Everything was so green and clean. You could really feel the spirit there. We did not know where to begin. We went to the Nauvoo Visitor's Center first. Inside they have one of the original sun stones that are left. Next we went to the RLDS Visitor Center. They believe a lot different than we do. After we watched a movie they gave us a tour of Josegh Smith's House, and where Joseph,Emma, and Hyrum Are buried.
Roma/Webster
Roma later called Webster. Joseph Smith gave sermons here to the people this is where we got D&C 130&131.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the town that raised the Carthage mob. Home of Tom Sharp, editor of the Warsaw Signal. Fleming's Tavern (where the mob plotted the killing and celebrated afterward)
Quincy Illinois
When we got to Quincy Jeff told us a story of how this town is the only town that would help the saints. They were starving and cold. They were being driven out of Missouri in freezing November weather. This town is very wealthy today and the surrounding towns are not doing so good. Cal found a turtle in the middle of the road that he had to catch and show us. lol We also learned that Jeff LOVES McDonalds.
Lincoln's Tomb
We drove over to a graveyard where Lincoln is buried. The made a beautiful monument for him which we were able to go inside. Inside the tomb is surrounded by flags and the walls and floor are made of marble and travertine. They got donations to build this which cost $170,000. 
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