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Lost Sermons
Read excerpts from early Latter-day Saint sermons unknown for more than a century and recently transcribed from shorthand.
‘The Vision’
A glimpse into the eternities shown to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in 1832 so impacted the Church that it became known simply as“the Vision.”
Updated ‘Overland Travel’ Site
The largest database of information relating to the Mormon migration, now with a new look and updated search features.
New at the Museum
Visit or explore online this new exhibit celebrating the world of the child, December 3, 2012-January 21, 2014.

Pioneers in Every Land

‘The Lord Provided a Way’

Eight Liberian Missionaries Flee War-Torn Nation

When civil war erupted in Liberia in 1989, eight native missionaries found themselves in deadly circumstances.

Lecture Highlights

Men and Women of Faith in Church History

Elder Marcus B. Nash introduces the theme for the 2012 lecture series and leads out with the first installment.

Treasures of the Collection

Hundreds of early Latter-day Saint sermons have remained unknown for more than a century because they were taken down in shorthand. Read excerpts from these previously unpublished sermons as transcribed by shorthand specialist LaJean Purcell Carruth.

A Bit of Old String

Mary Whitmer’s Unheralded Contributions

The string that bound the Book of Mormon manuscript reminds us to celebrate the unsung contributions of early Saints such as Mary Whitmer.

Revelations in Context

The Law

D&C 42

Before the Church moved to Ohio, Joseph Smith was promised, “There I will give unto you my law.” Shortly after Joseph’s arrival in Kirtland, he received the promised revelation.

Upcoming Events

My Mother Was Always Praying

Latter-day Saint Women in East Germany during World War II

The teachings of the gospel strengthened and comforted LDS women in East Germany during WWII.

Boy Scouts of America

One Hundred Years of Scouting

Two new exhibitions at the Church History Museum celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the partnership between the Boy Scouts of America and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.