Carthage Jail Virtual Tour

Bronze statue of Hyrum standing behind Joseph and holding his arm. A two-story red brick jail is behind the statue.
Come experience this historic site through a live, virtual visit.
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Joseph and Hyrum went to Carthage on June 24, 1844. That day they said their final goodbyes and put their complete trust in the Lord, no matter what might happen. In this tour you will see where Joseph and Hyrum spent their last hours and were then martyred on June 27, sealing their testimonies with their blood. As you feel the Spirit in the jail, you will also hear the stories of companions John Taylor and Willard Richards, who survived the attack and later recorded the events that took place.


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