meet the directors
Hi! We're Rock and Whitney Permann.
24 years ago, we fell in love with church history (and each other!) on a tour. For over two decades, our hearts have led us back to these sites time and again.
As a professional singer in Mercy River (Whitney) and a seminary and institute teacher (Rock), we have several years experience teaching, traveling, and touring. We've carefully crafted this tour to be personal, impactful, and fun.
We would LOVE to share it with you!
July 11 - JUly 21, 2025
Immerse yourself in the story.
Unique to our tour is where we begin - at the beginning!
In our experience, the best place to start is in Plymouth and Boston, as the true origin of this story begins with the American Revolution (or, the "prelude to the restoration"). As you walk these historic streets, you'll catch the vision of how the birth of our country led to the birth of the church. We'll then trace the steps of this young church through 7 states: Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri.
Each day, you'll stand in settings of miracles and revelation. You'll get to know the people, the places, and the power of this great saga.
Come and see!
It's the story of your faith.
Maybe the story of your family.
But most importantly, the story of your future.
Tour itinerary: July 11 - July 21, 2025
Plymouth, MA: Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Harbor
Boston, MA: Boston Freedom Trail, Paul Revere Home, Old North Church, Bunker Hill Monument, graves of Paul Revere, Sam Adams, John Hancock, and more
Topsfield, MA: 5 generation Smith homestead, newly dedicated monument, leg operation site of young Joseph
Sharon, VA: Birthplace of Joseph Smith, Visitors Center and monument
Tunbridge, MA: Marriage site of Lucy Mack and Joseph Sr.
Harmony, PA: Priesthood Restoration Visitors Center, Susquehanna River, Emma Hale home, Smith home (BOM translation site), grave of Jospeh and Emma's first child
Fayette, NY: Peter Whitmer Farm (organization of the church), Visitors Center
Palmyra, NY: Hill Cumorah, Palmyra Temple (optional sessions), The Sacred Grove, Smith Family farm, Alvin Smith grave, Grandin Building (publication of the BOM), Martin Harris farm
Niagara Falls, NY: Niagara Falls "Maid of the Mist" boat ride
Kirtland, OH: Historic Kirtland Village, School house, sawmill, and ashery, Temple Stone Quarry, Kirtland Temple private tour, John Johnson farm and home, Isaac Morely farm, Mary Yoder’s Amish Restaurant
Nauvoo, IL, Historic pioneer homes, buildings, and activities, graves of Joseph, Emma, and Hyrum, the Nauvoo and British Pageants, Nauvoo Temple (optional sessions), Trail of Hope, Carthage Jail (and much more)
Adam ondi Ahman, MO
Far West, MO: Far West temple site, original four cornerstone, mission departure site of 12 Apostles
Liberty, MO: Liberty Jail and Visitors Center
Richmond, MO: "Majesty in chains" jail site, Alexander Doniphan statue, Oliver Cowdery grave, Three Witnesses Monument
Independence, MO: Center place of Zion, Visitors Center, Temple site dedicated by the Prophet
Important Info
Included
-10 nights in comfortable, highly rated hotels
-Travel in a deluxe, top of the line motor coach
-All food, with the exception of a few "on your own" meals. We will accommodate dietary needs the best we can
-Special temple sessions
-Extra stops including the Erie Canal and Niagara Falls
-Sales tax
Not included
-Airfare to Boston and home from Kansas City. (see below)
-Bus driver gratuities ($30 per person for the tour is encouraged)
-A few "on your own" meals as indicated on the itinerary
Airfare
-You are responsible for booking airfare to the Boston Logan Airport on Friday, July 11th. We will meet together at 5pm.
-You are responsible for booking airfare from the Kansas City Airport on Monday, July 21st. We will arrive to the airport by 1:30pm.
Deposit
-A $300 non-refundable deposit (per person) is due upon registration.
Payment Options
-You can pay by check or card. There is an $80 fee per person to pay with a card. (No extra fee is charged for the online deposit.) Checks can be mailed to: Cornerstone Travel, PO BOX 307 Rockland, ID, 83271
Cancelation Policy
-Cancelations may be made up until May 15th, 2025 (deposit is non-refundable). After May 1st, refunds may be given if your seat can be filled. If for some reason the tour is canceled by Cornerstone Travel, you will receive a full refund.
Group Minimum
-A minimum of 30 people booked by May 15th is needed for this tour to depart.
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