The next day the youth traveled to
Palmyra, NY, where the church was first organized. They visited the home of Joseph Smith Jr. and
walked through the Sacred Grove. They were able to talk with the missionaries
and hear the stories of the events that had taken place. The youth saw that the Frame House still had
the original hearth, which was once taken apart to hide the golden plates. One youth said, “You could really feel the
Spirit in the Frame house, knowing how much work they put in to protecting the
scriptures. I am very grateful for it.”
Later that evening, they got to see the Pageant, which is a play about different stories from the Book of Mormon. Before the event started, the youth were able to walk around Hill Cumorah and meet the cast. They also explored the visitor’s center.
On Saturday the youth held a testimony meeting. They shared their strong testimonies of the gospel. It was so special to listen to them share the things that they had learned. Their last trip was to the EB Grandin Printing Press, where the first 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon were printed. It was a very special testimony-building youth conference. Thanks to everyone who made this trip a success.
