Church to Restore Harmony Site

In April 2011, the First Presidency announced plans to restore a historic site formerly known as Harmony (near present-day Susquehanna), Pennsylvania, USA, where the Prophet Joseph Smith translated much of the Book of Mormon and where John the Baptist restored the Aaronic Priesthood in 1829.

The project will include construction of historic buildings and the farm setting at Harmony as well as monuments commemorating the restoration of the Aaronic and Melchizedek Presithoods in 1829. The groundbreaking is expected to take place in 2012, and the project is estimated to take two years to complete.

Church leaders have invited members who are interested to make a small, one-time contribution to the project. This can be done by specifying "Priesthood Restoration Site" on the "Other" category on the tithing slip that is available from bishops and branch presidents.

"Our historic sites help us tell the unique story of the Latter-day Saints," said Elder Marlin K. Jensen, Church historian and recorder. "Each site is filled with historically accurate details and engaging exhibits to help people better understand who we are and what is important to us."

In Missouri, Saints can tour a replica of Liberty Jail, where Doctrine and Covenants 121 to 123 orginated as the Prophet Joseph Smith and others were subjected to many hardships.

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