Some people have told me
“Oh, you’ve got to see
this site!”
“You’ll have to
visit that place!”
I don’t like crowds of people. I can view things through books and/or video
and probably be happier with it than going there in person – not to rule
out visiting said destination if I happen to be in the area – but I don’t necessarily
have to visit said sites in person and I’m okay with it.
On February 4 I took a virtual tour of Palmyra
in New York (here). Today I took a virtual tour
of the Mormon Battalion Historical site in San Diego, California. It was GREAT!!!! I didn’t have to stand. I didn’t have to get up and move. There was no crowd of people – not even
online. The tour was my personal tour. I
feel so blessed for having had the opportunity as I had the missionaries to
myself.
Who knew that acting might be a
requirement of missionary service? Not
all missionaries are called to perform as in a skit. The sisters called to serve at the Mormon Battalion
Historical site become a part of the great story as they introduce us to real
life characters that left the pioneer company in Iowa to join the soldiers that
President Polk had ordered to serve in the war against Mexico.
I took more screen shots. Some turned out nice. Some not so great – they either
blurred or changed more quickly than my fingers were able to press. I enjoyed the creativity of the tour and
learning more about the historical events.
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| outside building |
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| Sister Curtis and Sister Collins starting the tour |
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| it was interesting to watch the portraits move |
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| Sister Collins demonstrates the equipment used |
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| couple behind the window |
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Sister Curtis holds a washboard. Behind the
window is a viewing screen (see above) |
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| mapping out the trek |
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| more reenactment displayed on this screen |
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| bringing the tour to a close/answering questions |
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| moving to the display cases |
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| a closer look and discussion about the shoes |
For more information visit this
facebook page (here) and
book a tour of your own.
