CHURCH HISTORY TOUR 2022

CHURCH HISTORY TOUR

July 10 - 18, 2022

Price: $1,985

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat July 10): FLY TO ROCHESTER / HILL CUMORAH PAGEANT
Today we all make our way to Rochester, New York. When we all arrive we will take a nice drive up to the grassroots area of the Church in Palmyra and attend the historic Hill Cumorah Pageant which will be THE final performance of the Pageant ever. We overnight in the area.

Day 2 (Sun July 11): FAYETTE, NEW YORK: WHITMER FARM / HARMONY 
Today we will attend Church in Fayette, New York. The Church was officially organized here in 1830 at the Peter Whitmer Sr. Log House and the General Conference of 1980 was broadcast from here as well. Following the church services we will travel down to Harmony, Pennsylvania/Susquehanna River where, among other things, the Priesthood was restored. After enjoying the new Visitors Center there we will take the beautiful drive up through the Finger Lakes area to Palmyra and overnight. 

Day 3 (Mon July 12): PALMYRA: SACRED GROVE / HILL CUMORAH / GRANDIN 
Today is an amazing day visiting all the sites in the Palmyra area. We begin our day with some ponder time in the Sacred Grove! Next we will visit the nearby log house of Joseph Smith Sr. where the Angel Moroni visited young Joseph. Following this experience we will visit the new Palmyra Temple and then take in the E. B. Grandin Press and Print Shop. Nearby is the grave site of Alvin Smith [brother of Joseph]. Our final visit of the day will be a visit to the Hill Cumorah. We will go to the top and enjoy the view and review the events. We again overnight in the Palmyra area.

Day 4 (Tues July 13): NIAGARA FALLS / BOAT TO FALLS / KIRTLAND
This morning we travel to the majestic Niagara Falls. We will then stop for a memorable voyage on one of the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boats that take you right under the falls. From here we travel south to Kirtland, Ohio. This area is amazing as we visit four different sites where the Father and Son appeared. Our first stop is the new Historic Kirtland Visitors Center near the Newel K. Whitney Store. We spend some time in the ‘School of the Prophets’ room where the Father and Son appeared. We overnight in Mentor, Ohio.

Day 5 (Wed July 14): KIRTLAND, OHIO: TEMPLE / QUARY / HIRAM
Today we begin with a visit the John Johnson Home [D&C 76] in Hiram, Ohio. Next we visit the Temple Quarry before going into the Kirtland Temple, which was the first Temple built in this dispensation [D&C 109 & 110]. We will also visit the Temple Quarry. We will conclude our day with a stop at the Morley Farm and then enjoy a relaxing evening at our hotel.

Day 6 (Thurs July 15): AMISH COUNTRY / NOTRE DAME / CHICAGO
Today we are traveling through Amish country and cross Ohio into Indiana. We have an incredible experience as we stop in Shipshewana, Indiana for an Amish cooked meal. We first enjoy a tour of the MENNO-HOF (Mennonite-Amish) Visitors Center and Museum. This museum shares a great presentation of the history of this very fascinating people as well as many other religions throughout the Dark Ages. Following our home-cooked Amish meal we leave Amish country and pass by South Bend, Indiana, which is home to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. We enjoy some time and dinner at the famous Navy Pier in Chicago and overnight in Joliet, IL.

Day 7 (Fri July 16): CARTHAGE JAIL / NAUVOO
Today we will make our way across the State of Illinois. When we arrive in Carthage we will reflect on the Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith at the Carthage Jail. Following this sobering experience we will venture over to Nauvoo and re-experience history as we view the majestic Nauvoo Temple! Time permitting we will visit the LDS Visitors Center where we will see the model of 1846 Nauvoo and the magnificent sculpture garden that features the Monument to Women. This evening those interested may enjoy the “Sunset by the Mississippi” production put on by the local Missionaries. We overnight in the Nauvoo area.

Day 8 (Sat July 17): MORE OF HISTORIC NAUVOO / NAUVOO PAGEANTS
Today we spend our day soaking in the sights and sounds of Historic Nauvoo. For those able and interested the day will begin with a Temple Session at the remarkable Nauvoo Temple. In Historic Nauvoo there are over 30 sites to see and choose from; several Historical Homes and sites, Community of Christ (RLDS) Visitors Center, a horse and carriage ride, a good local fudge factory, etc. For those interested in the Missionary Productions [“High Hopes and Riverboats”, “Anna Amanda”, etc.] will also be able to attend those. These sites should keep us all busy for the day. Dinner is a pleasure at the buffet in the Hotel Nauvoo. Our evening will be a memorable one as we experience the new Pageant, “Nauvoo”. We again overnight in the Nauvoo area.

Day 9 (Sun July 18): ADAM-ONDI-AHMAN / FAR WEST / LIBERTY JAIL
Today we make our way down to Missouri and pass through Hannibal, which is home to the famous writer Samuel Clements [Mark Twain]. Our historical sites begin today where the human race began at Adam-Ondi-Ahman. We will then venture over to Far West where, among other things, the cornerstones for a temple were laid. Following our stop there we will enjoy the Temple Prison; Liberty Jail (D&C 121-122). Following dinner we will explore the Independence, Missouri area with a visit to the Community of Christ Temple and Headquarters (formerly RLDS) as well at the ‘Temple Lot’ and the newly remodeled LDS Visitors Center. This evening we make our way to the Kansas City airport and begin their journey home.  

COSTS AND DETAILS

PRICE for Church History Tour: $1,985 per person double occupancy

[These prices include all transportation, fuel surcharges, 2 meals daily, entrance fees]

DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $500 per person.

ROOMMATES:Single people may sign up for accommodations on a share basis and will be assigned roommates as circumstances permit. If a roommate is unavailable, the participant will be notified of the adjusted price prior to departure.

CANCELLATION FEES:A $25 fee will be charged by International Travel Studies, LLC for all cancellations until 60 days prior to departure, at which time the fee will be $100. In addition, all cancellation charges imposed by airlines, hotels, vendors, operators, etc., will be passed on to the participant.

TOUR INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

§First-class, top quality Tour with experienced Tour Director

§ Private, deluxe Air-Conditioned Motor Coach

§ Hotel Accommodations (5 and 4 star hotels)

§ Two Meals Daily (breakfast and lunch or dinner) as indicated in the detailed itinerary

§ All Admission Fees to sites specified in the itinerary 

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Airfare to Rochester and return flights from Nauvoo (St. Louis), items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs; excess baggage or portage charges; personal, trip, or baggage insurance; room service; laundry; phone charges; food or beverages not part of the group menu, gratuities for special services; expenses incurred on personal activities not included where group participation is not specified in the itinerary. We are happy to help you arrange your flight arrangements to ROC and from STL.

REGISTRATION, DEPOSIT, PAYMENT, AND CANCELLATION:

Early reservations are strongly recommended, and a Deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due 60 days prior to departure. Applications received after this date should include full payment. Any payments made after this date should also include also include full payment. Any payments made 30 days prior to departure must be in the form of a money order. Checks should be made payable to International Travel Studies. All cancellation penalties are the responsibility of the participant.

Please send check payment and names of participants to: 

International Travel Studies LLC 
8661 Millpond Pl 
Riverside, CA 92508

Tour Details

Every tour will have a professional and trained director to lead the group skillfully through the scriptures and particularly through the doctrines and details of the Restoration. We will trace the events of the Restoration and always focus on the mission, life, and doctrine of Jesus Christ! 

For our Youth Groups we will also have young adult leaders to help guide and protect our young participants. One adult couple will also be selected to accompany each group for extra support. If interested please indicate in the Registration Form. 
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“Visiting the actual Sacred Grove and reviewing the events leading up to the Restoration was truly amazing! It is something I will never forget.”
Dale Mickeli, Wyoming
“The director was so knowledgeable and experienced. It would not have been the same without him.”
Jack & Anne, Norway