Smith Family Log Home

During the time that the Prophet Joseph Smith lived in the family log home in Palmyra, New York, events transpired that greatly influenced the young boy and prepared the way for the restoration of the gospel.

Events Leading to the Restoration

Discover how events in America prepared the world for the Restoration of the Gospel.

Smith Family Frame Home

In many ways, this frame home is a memorial and a reminder of the appreciation, love, and admiration that Alvin Smith, Joseph and Lucy Mack's eldest son, had for his father and his mother.

Experience LDS Church historical sites from home.

Join Brigham Young University professors on video tours of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints historical sites. Explore well-known sites like the Sacred Grove and lesser known sites such as Vienna Road, where Joseph Smith visited religious revival meetings. Newest videos are featured above.