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Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters and its collection
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The Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters is a museum and visitors' center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is situated in the Florence neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The center provides a comprehensive understanding of the Mormon Trail and the history of a temporary Mormon settlement known as Winter Quarters.
Location of the Museum and Nearby Historic Sites
The museum is strategically located on a bluff above and to the west of the Winter Quarters settlement site. It is directly across the street from the historic Mormon Pioneer Cemetery and the Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple. This location provides a panoramic view of the historic sites and enhances the overall visitor experience.
Exhibits at the Museum
The current museum opened with an exhibit titled "Zion in the Wilderness - from Temple City to Temple City." This exhibit is divided into three phases. The first phase, "An American Exodus," interprets the Mormon Exodus from Navuoo, Illinois, along with the story of the Mormon Trail and its many refugee camps across Iowa. The second phase, "At the Bluff," narrates the history of Winter Quarters and surrounding settlements. The final phase, "Gathering to Zion," shares the story of the Mormon Trail from Winter Quarters to the Salt Lake Valley.
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