Hill Cumorah Visitors' Center
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Cumorah is a drumlin in Palmyra, New York, United States, where Joseph Smith said he found a set of golden plates which he translated into English and published as the Book of Mormon.
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Cumorah is a drumlin in Palmyra, New York, United States, where Joseph Smith said he found a set of golden plates which he translated into English and published as the Book of Mormon.
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Nice historic site explaining the angelic and miraculous origins of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the role this venue played in the development of the Book of Mormon. The site (as of 11/2021) is divided into 2 different sections, the visitors center and monument. The visitors center offers free tours, free parking, and tours hosted by volunteer missionaries. Bathrooms are clean and family-friendly. Interior tour includes a beautiful Christus, videos, and interactive displays explaining this site and several other local historic sites related to the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tour guides are informative, helpful, and friendly. The monument is opened for free self-guided tours and is located atop a steep slope that as of 11/2021 required hiking a few hundred yards up a steep, unpaved trail to the summit. As of 11/7/2021 handicapped access to the monument was limited due to construction of new paths and accessways. The monument is an obelisk featuring "the Angel Moroni" on top, with four relief plates describing some of the historic events surrounding "the Hill Cumorah." Due to the steepness of the climb and construction, visitors might call ahead to make sure access to the Hill is open and available during inclement weather. The site offers bus parking. Was an enjoyable visit. Would have given it 5 stars if not under construction. Kind of excited to see how new construction improves the experience.
Victor DomineVictor Domine
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I’ve been several times with varied, though always good, experiences! Some visits, more often during quiet walks before the crowds arrive, have been quiet, reflective visits. Even when there are crowds though, seeing young families, bounce and hike up in energetic, if not beautifully chaotic, splendor, all of it reminds me not only of the role this site plays in the history of America and world religion, but also the important events that informed my upbringing and enhance my joy and direction in life! Beyond that it is also a pleasant walk! It and the Grove are lovely, but in the winter and throughout most of April, the trees of the Sacred Grove is pretty barren. Although much more lush in the summer, the Hill Cumorah has evergreens, so even during April Conference, it is still slightly verdant. I always enjoy the Christis Statues, though this is the only one I have visited, where there is not much time to linger, even in the off season. On the other hand the ability to see and handle the Book of Mormon in SO many different languages is instructive and powerful to consider (Moroni 10:3-5 and Doc & Cov 65:2).
EchoBluff Time LapsesEchoBluff Time Lapses
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What a thoughtfully built and well staffed institution to honor one of the most historically significant religious sites on Earth!!!☺️🙏💙🕊️🔥✅ Hill Cumorah is the famous site where young Joseph Smith found the sacred Golden Plates with assistance from the Angel Moroni! These plates would ultimately be translated into the Book of Morman, which was painstakingly published at the Grandin Building in nearby downtown Palmyra. The original 5,000 copies would evangelize people to "come onto Jesus Christ" rapidly, ultimately creating the fastest growing church on Earth and the only True Church of Jesus Christ! 💯🕊️🔥✅💙🙏☺️ Elder Stevenson and his wife, Sister Stevenson, did a fabulous job of showing me around the Visitors Center and showing me an excellently produced short film on the history of the plates!💙🙏🕊️📖🥇📚🕊️🙏💙 When you attend, please bring a soft voice and an air of peace with you. These grounds and this building are sacred, and they are maintained physically, financially and spiritually for the salvation of our souls. How blessed are we?!☺️💙💯🙏🕊️✅🌞
Zachary Taylor KirisitsZachary Taylor Kirisits
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The experience here is sweet and has been simplified over the years. They have taken down the pageant stage and are returning the grounds back to what it would have been like in the 1800s. They've begun a reforestation project to plant hundreds of trees back on the hill where trees were cleared over a hundred years ago and have remained cleared for pageant purposes. The paved path to the monument has been removed and replaced by a compacted gravel path. Several natural paths wind up the north side to the monument, making the experience more genuine and simple. The visitor's center is beautiful and informative. Plan at least an hour for the tour and a walk up to the monument.
Cameron ScottCameron Scott
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Mormon history and beliefs can be confusing to one who has never been exposed to it. As a member of the church bringing my non-member husband I was a bit concerned. The missionaries and staff were extraordinarily kind and professional . They did a great job explaining how the LDS Church came to be, without making it sound crazy like me of my known family believes. The grounds, and presentation of everything is top notch. The climb to the Hill Cumorah is something that some people won't be able to do. It's quite strenuous and treacherous. They are building a ramp to make it easier.
Haley StrawHaley Straw
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The visitors center is open until 8 during winter hours, and that includes the gate that blocks the drive up to the top of the hill. We got there at 8:30 and the grounds keeper hadn't locked the gate, but told us to go ahead and he'd wait for us. I've hiked up the grass hill before, but driving is easier with little ones. The monument is lite so you can see it from the road and the walkway is clean and inviting. This is always a nice place to stop and stretch your feet while taking a moment to learn about the importance of this location. It's very peaceful.
Adryan ElliottAdryan Elliott
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