Register for the Reunion
August 1 – 4, 2013, Salt Lake City, Utah
22nd Biennial Reunion
Help our family set a world record!
- This is the Place Heritage Park.
- Historic buildings to explore.
- Youth & Children’s activities:
panning for gold, pony rides, petting, corral, train rides, etc. - Admission to the park included with reunion registration.
Thursday, August 1 – Registration will be at the University of Utah LDS Institute located at 1780 East South Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112.
Friday, August 2 – Smith Descendant Gatherings
- Strengthen the bonds in smaller family groups.
- See ideas at reunion website.
- Friday night event for the whole family will be hosted by the Joseph Smith Jr. Family at the Draper Amphitheater, 944 E Vestry Rd, Draper, UT 84020.
Saturday, August 3 – Joseph’s Miracle Run
Our 5K run honors Dr. Nathan Smith, who saved Joseph’s leg from the severe bone infection he suffered when he was just 7 years old. Dr. Smith founded Dartmouth Medical College in Hanover, NH. Proceeds from the run will provide a scholarship in Joseph’s name as a gift of gratitude from our family.
Race registration is already open at www.JosephsMiracleRun.com. What an incredible opportunity to have Joseph’s name be known for good!
The Miracle Run is not just for our family, so invite your neighbors, friends, and associates to participate. There is even an option to not have to run! Think of the legs and feet of your ancestors who have provided you with such a wonderful heritage. It is time to give a payment of gratitude. Participate, invite, and sponsor!
Saturday, August 3 – following Our Family footprints
The hills surrounding This is the Place will help us remember experiences of our Smith ancestors. Did you know that our family traveled nearly 2,000 miles from Palmyra to Harmony, Kirtland and Far West before building beautiful Nauvoo?
Children ages 4 – 11 can participate in group activities to honor Smith family members. Experience walking with crutches like young Joseph, training for Zion’s Camp, and more!
Youth ages 12 – 18 will learn from the Smith’s faith and blessings that followed in a fun morning activity. The children will be divided into age groups and so those are 3 years old or very shy need to be accompanied by a parent.
Adult meetings will include updates to Smith family research and interesting perspectives surrounding the miracle of Joseph’s leg surgery. We’ll honor descendants of Dr. Nathan Smith and hear from our cousin, Elder M. Russell Ballard.
Sunday, August 4 – Music and the Spoken Word
The family is invited to attend a live broadcast of “Music & the Spoken Word” featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sunday morning. Please meet at Door 4 on the west side of the Conference Center (not the Tabernacle) at 9:00 a.m. Admission is free and limited to those eight years of age and older.
Parking is available in the underground parking at the Conference Center, at no cost.
Stay Connected! Visit today at www.josephsmithsr.org and update your contact information.