Legacy

Legacy: Audio Series
Legacy, created in cooperation with the Family History and Church History Departments, highlights some of the remarkable history of the Church and shares incredible stories of members' faith, perseverance, hope, and inspiration.

Dec 14, 2022

Lincoln and The Mormons

Author Ron Anderson discusses Abraham Lincoln and his relationship with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Photographs of the Salt Lake Temple and Abraham Lincoln.

Dec 14, 2022

Joseph Smith's America

What was America like in the time of Joseph Smith? Historians Chad Orton and Bill Slaughter talk about art, music and politics in Joseph Smith's America.
Portrait of Joseph Smith over an image of a town.

May 16, 2024

John Taylor

He is the only President of the church not born in the United States. This episode of Legacy discusses the life of President John Taylor.
Portrait of President John Taylor.

Sep 16, 2023

Women of Faith

Historian Brittany Chapman talks about some of the lesser known Latter-day Saint women.
Historical photograph of women from Church History.

Sep 16, 2023

The Cardston Alberta Temple

Delayed in part by World War I, construction of the Cardston Alberta Temple lasted for 10 years. This temple was a first in many ways.
Historical photograph of the Cardston Alberta Canada Temple.

Sep 16, 2023

Settling Southern Alberta

They pitched their tents in the rain and mud that first night. Historians talk about early Latter-day Saint settlements in Southern Alberta, Canada.
Photograph labeled "The Cardston Campsite"

Sep 16, 2023

Exhibiting Mormonism

The 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, Illinois, presented Latter-day Saints with their first opportunity to introduce the Church to an international audience. Historian Reid Neilson talks about this critical event in Church history.
1893 World's Fair postcard

Aug 12, 2024

The Joseph Smith Papers Project

Historians discuss the Joseph Smith Papers project and share insights into the history of the project and what the future holds.
Portrait of Joseph Smith along with his signature.

Sep 16, 2023

Brigham Young

Colonizer, territorial Governor, and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young.
Head and shoulders portrait of Brigham Young in his seventies. He is depicted with a long beard and wearing a dark suit.

Aug 12, 2024

Quiet Hero

Under repeated grenade and mortar fire, Latter-day Saint George Wahlen refused evacuation, preferring to aid those he perceived to be in greater danger. Author Gary Toyn discusses the remarkable life of this World War II US Medal of Honor recipient.
A black and white war photo and a medal.

Dec 14, 2022

Passage on the Titanic

Irene Corbett was a Latter-day Saint wife and mother of three. She was returning from studying medicine in London and, unfortunately, booked her passage on the Titanic.
The Titanic.

Aug 13, 2024

Life of a Century

106-year-old Lorna Call Alder has lived an extraordinary life by any standards. Growing up in the Mormon colonies of Mexico, she remembers meeting Poncho Villa during the Mexican revolution. Historian Barbara Jones Brown talks about the remarkable life of this remarkable woman.
Portraits of a woman in childhood, adulthood and old age.

Aug 12, 2024

George Albert Smith

Historian Mary Jayne Woodger discusses the life of President George Albert Smith.
Portrait of George Albert Smith.

Sep 16, 2023

The Beehive House

Historians Emily Utt and Chad Orton discuss the history of the Beehive House.
Historic photograph of the exterior of the Beehive House in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Aug 13, 2024

Women of West Africa

Historian Angela Ames discusses the lives of Latter-day Saint women in West Africa.
Wooden sculpture of an African woman and two children.

Aug 13, 2024

History of Young Women Camps

The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Young Women camps in the Church. In this episode of Legacy we discuss that first camp and how camps have evolved over the century.
A group of young women hiking in the 1920s

Aug 13, 2024

George Q. Cannon

Historian Chad Orton discusses Elder George Q. Cannon's mission to the Hawaiian Islands.
Portrait of George Q. Cannon

Aug 12, 2024

Growing Up in Harmony

Historian Mark Staker shares insights into Emma Smith's early years in Harmony, PA.
Portrait of Emma Smith

Aug 13, 2024

The Prophet Joseph Smith

This documentary episode of Legacy depicts the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith.
Portrait of Joseph Smith

Aug 13, 2024

Much Ado about Mormons

What did Mark Twain say about the Mormons? How about Sharon Osbourne or Charles Dickens? What did they have to say? In this episode of Legacy we discuss what famous people throughout history have said about Mormons.
Portrait of Mark Twain.

Aug 13, 2024

The Others in Nauvoo

Dr. Scott Esplin discusses the other groups that settled in Nauvoo. He also shares insights into the Church's return to Nauvoo in the 20th century.
Historical photograph of two men and a street in Nauvoo.

Aug 13, 2024

Standards - History of the Young Women Organization

Members of the Young Women General Board and the Young Women History committee discuss Young Women standards throughout the history of the Young Women organization.
Portrait of a woman from the 1920s.

Aug 12, 2024

Activities - History of the Young Women Organization

In 1890, the Young Ladies general presidency wrote the following instructions to stake leaders: "Remember that perfect womanhood is the object for which you are laboring, and everything which will tend to your development physically, mentally, and morally should be adopted by the associations." Members of the Young Women History Committee discuss how activities have always been an important part of the Young Women organization.
A group of young women participating in an activity.

Aug 13, 2024

Temples - History of the Young Women Organization

Did you know that in 1893 President Wilford Woodruff held a special dedicatory session in the Salt Lake Temple for only the youth of the Church? Members of the Young Women History Committee discuss how temple worship has always been an important part of the Young Women organization.
A group of young women standing in front of a temple.