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of Northwest Missouri Independence Visitors Center |
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of Northwest Missouri Independence Visitors Center |
The Visitors Center is located on the Southeast corner of River and Walnut Streets, on a portion of the original temple lot purchased by Bishop Partridge in 1831.
A mural sized version of Harry Anderson's
"The Second Coming" greets visitors.
The Historical Exhibit is on the basement floor of the Visitors Center. As you come down the stairs, you are met by this cabin facade which introduces the exhibit.
The historic part of the Visitors Center describes Jacksonian America and the political state of the county at the time, followed by a short history of the New York Period of Church History, and a very interesting look at the Prophet.
There is an extensive exhibit on the Missouri Period of the Church, complete with copies of the temple plans and the template for the City of Zion, both as drawn up by Oliver Cowdery and other friends of the Prophet.
The display includes a piece of the one of the millstones from Haun's Mill:
There is also a peek at what life in a cabin in Independence might have been like in the 1830's:
The tour finishes in an area perfect for relaxing, asking questions and discussing what has been seen.
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