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Newel K. Whitney Store
Newel K. Whitney Newel began his career as a merchant at age 19 selling merchandise to the soldiers enlisted in the war of 1812. He traded with the American Indians and then worked as a store clerk for Sidney Gilbert where he was taught the value of record keeping. In 1821 Newel moved to Kirtland…
Read MoreCliff Notes on the Kirtland Temple
Watch this six minute YouTube chronology of the events surrounding the building of the Kirtland temple by Daniel Tyler. The information is accurate and you will feel the spirit of the dedication and sacrifices of the saints who gave everything to complete this commandment of the Lord.
Read MoreThe Command to Build a Temple
The House of the Lord The crowning event of the Kirtland years was the building of a holy temple. It was constructed in spite of the Saints poverty and harassment by enemies. It was built of rough-finished native Berea sandstone that was stacked and mortared to build the walls. The rough rubble stone was then…
Read MoreBirdseye View of Historic Kirtland
This YouTube drone footage, taken by Garrett Thacker, will give you a unique view of the buildings and surroundings you will tour on a visit to historic Kirtland.
Read MoreWhy the Saints Came to Kirtland
To understand members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints you need to know that we believe in God and in His Son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. We believe in angels and revelation and manifestations of all kinds. It’s understandable that the reality of many of the recorded events that…
Read MoreA Look at Our Daily Routine
Our Daily Routine As Senior Missionaries assigned to the Historic Kirtland Visitor’s Center we are assigned to one of four locations each day. Our shifts vary somewhat in length depending on our assignment. Most days we work six hour shifts. Sundays we work four hour shifts so we can attend church. The locations assignments and…
Read MoreOn Our Way to Kirtland
The MTC Experience The Missionary Training Center is a wonderful place to be and so well organized. The moment we arrived we were greeted by people to help us at every turn. We felt like VIP’s being doted over. Everyone at the MTC is either staff or on their way to a mission somewhere in…
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