Discover the Ohio Historic Sites
The Ohio historic sites offer many opportunities for learning and inspiration. Whether you are visiting in person or online, we invite you to explore historic buildings, discover new stories, and connect to the past.
Discover more about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout Ohio.
Learn more about where Jesus Christ appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and accepted the Saints’ sacrifice to build a temple.
Learn more about the place where God gave a revelation that came to be known as “The Vision” to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon.
Plan Your Visit to the Ohio Historic Sites
Get an overview of how best to experience the historic sites in Ohio.
Get more information on how to travel to the historic sites in Ohio.
Learn more about each individual historic location in Ohio.
Tours are available at the historic sites in Ohio.
Learn more about accessibility at the Ohio historic sites.
Learn how you and your family can get the most out of visiting the Ohio historic sites.
Learn more about how to prepare to bring a group to the Ohio historic sites.
General Hours and Schedule
Summer Season
May 1 – September 30
General Hours
Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Winter Season
October 1 – April 30
General Hours
Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
More detailed schedule information can be found on each location page.
For questions, please contact the site by phone at 1-440-256-9805 .
About the Ohio Historic Sites
The historic sites in Ohio allow visitors to experience the past and learn how the early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lived and worshiped. In 1831, by revelation, Kirtland became the gathering place for the Saints less than one year after the Church was organized. Here critical doctrinal developments that have shaped the beliefs of the Saints for generations were revealed, the first House of the Lord was constructed and dedicated, and essential keys of the priesthood were given to the Prophet to carry out the mission of the church in the latter days. While the Saints eventually had to leave Kirtland under threat of violence and begin again in Missouri, the foundations laid here continue to impact the Church today. Through restored and reconstructed buildings, we remember the stories of those faithful individuals who helped build up the Church in these early years.