Day 3--July 30th
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On this day we will visit the sacred grounds of Far West and Adam-Ondi-Ahman. Far West looks nothing like it did in the 1800's, but while here, we will have a devotional that will open our eyes and help us see that this small city used to be a haven for the Saints. At Adam-Ondi-Ahman, we will envision a place where Adam and Eve once dwelt as well as better understand this place as a gathering place for the Saints at a future day. We will then drive to Nauvoo and enjoy a BBQ along the beautiful Mississippi River. We will then check into our hotel and then head down to the British Nauvoo Pagaent.
Day 5--August 1st
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​Today we will head to Carthage Jail for an amazing, yet sobering experience as we reflect on the Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith (D&C 135). Then we will drive over to the Pioneer Cemetery and have a devotional. After a lovely lunch in the park you will have the afternoon to tour any remaining sites in Nauvoo that you would like to see before we head out of town for Nebraska.
Day 6--August 2nd
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After breakfast at the the hotel, we will head to Winter Quarters, Nebraska. Once we arrive, we will tour the visitor's center and cemetery and hold a testimony meeting. We will then drive to Grand Island, Nebraska for a fun afternoon at a water park. After a few hours of fun soaking up the sun, we will drive part of the way back to Colorado and check into a comfy hotel for a good nights rest!
ITINERARY--for summer of 2019
Days 1-2--July 28-29th
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​Sunday evening we will drive to Hays, KS to break up the drive. Monday is when the experience really begins! We will tour Independence, MO which includes the Church's visitor center, the Community of Christ's visitor center and temple as well as Liberty Jail. Immediately we will get a glimpse of the hardships Joseph Smith and the Saints went through while in "Zion."
Day 4--July 31st
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We will start out the day right by visiting the beautiful Nauvoo Temple. We have appointments baptisms for the dead and endowments this day. After that we will spend the rest of the day soaking in the sights and sounds of Historic Nauvoo. In Historic Nauvoo there are over 30 sites to see and choose from; several Historical Homes and sites, Community of Christ (RLDS) Visitors Center and sites, a horse and carriage ride, a good local fudge factory, etc. These sites should keep us all busy and then we will attend the incredible Nauvoo Pageant.
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Day --August 3rd
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We will wake up early and will finish our drive back home to Colorado Springs where we should arrive around 2:00pm.