The Ancient American Artifact Exhibit is now officially opened in Palmyra, New York, near the ancient Hill Cumorah and the modern day Sacred Grove.  This new exhibit is housed in the luxurious Palmyra Inn, the nicest hotel accommodations near the Palmyra Temple and historic Palmyra.  Within the exhibit you will find ancient treasures dating back to before the time of Christ.  The ancient history in western New York and the heartland of the United States comes to life in this impressive new exhibit that allows a glimpse into past civilizations that thrived here in the Promised Land during Book of Mormon times. If you have the chance to experience the sacred sites in New York this year or are planning to attend the Hill Cumorah Pageant, you do not want to miss this beautiful new showroom quality exhibit. See the website at http://www.palmyrainn.com/

The belief that the Book of Mormon took place on the "Promised Land' of the United States of America is one that is widely accepted and gaining popularity.   Some will have the unforgettable opportunity to visit these sites in person - all can explore them through incredibly beautiful photography.  This 42 page full-color photo book of potential evidences of the Book of Mormon in North America is beautifully layed-out and printed, every page in rich color that includes artifacts, mounds, geography, and sites where church history and Book of Mormon history intersect.   Enjoy the visual journey through these sacred lands. Go to the products page if you'd like to own a copy of this wonderful book. 

Several new titles have just been added to the information supporting a North American setting for the Book of Mormon.  We feel that you will find these works, which are mostly re-prints of original books dealing with information on these related subjects, to be helpful as you continue your research.  It is our hope to make these out-of-print books available for the serious student who wants more information or to do their own investigations.  Most of these new items were written by non-LDS experts of their time, most of whom had direct knowledge due to field experience in their primary investigations.  You will find each of these books highly informative on their many and varied topics.

In order to better communicate with all who have expressed interest in attending an educational event on the evidences of the Book of Mormon in North America in your area, we have created a new events page.  All events are sponsored by the Foundation for Indigenous Research and Mormonism, or The FIRM Foundation.  Presentations will include one or more of our expert speakers on the subject material and are generally FREE with your online pre-registration. 

Educational events include 2 hour presentations, 4 week Seminar Series, overnight Retreats, and 1-2 day Symposium’s, 1-2 week Tours, and 1-2 week Cruises by multiple speakers held throughout the country and around the world.

Please visit and bookmark the events webpage for updates on locations and times of individual events. 
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You are welcome to bring family, friends and those who are interested in the subjects of Scriptural, Prophetic, Historical, DNA, Climatological, Archaeological, Social and Cultural Evidences of the Book of Mormon and its geography in the “Promised Land” of the United States of America. 

This refreshing new look at the geography of the Book of Mormon has now been seen by tens of thousands of latter-day saints.  For most, this research and information will feel like you have always known these things to be true because it ‘just makes sense’, and for others, it may completely change your paradigm. 

Visit the new Book of Mormon Evidences BLOG and post your comments, thoughts and feelings about this research!  Some current threads are dealing with the response from Mesoamerican leaning apologetic groups as expected.  Please don't be intimidated by their attacks, but respond in a kind and Christ-like way. 

To access the blog and post your comments go to http://BookofMormonEvidenceBlog.wordpress.com/ and begin sharing your feelings on this important subject and this research project.

The History Channel documentary "Earthquake in the Heartland" which offers plausible connections between the destruction witnessed by the Nephites at the time of Christ and the New Madrid fault system that lies directly below the proposed geography of the Book of Mormon.  In 1811-1812 this fault system unleashed the most powerful series of earthquakes in North America in historic times.  Over 2,000 earthquakes, at least three of which were magnitude 8.0 or greater, shook this area to the point the entire land surface was changed.  You can order the DVD directly from the History Channel by clicking here . 

From the History Channel website:  "Could a killer earthquake strike America's heartland?  If history proves true, the answer is yes.  The 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes (centered in southeast Missouri) rank as some of North America's most catastrophic natural disasters.  Stretching more than 160 miles, a system of earthquake faults lurks beneath the Mississippi River basin, loaded and ready to erupt.  And it's happened before.  Pioneer residents of New Madrid, Missouri were thrown from their beds in the early hours of December 16, 1811 when an estimated 8-point earthquake hit.  But it wasn't just one event.  Multiple shocks were experienced over the next three months-the largest caused the Mississippi to flow backwards.  No earthquake sequence has lasted so long, produced so many shocks, nor created such astonishing phenomena on land and water.  The New Madrid Fault remains a seismically active area and experts expect a repeat.  The only question is when..."

These events created many of the same types of catastrophic phenominae as described in the account of the death of the Savior in the Book of Mormon.  This earthquake series caused the Mississippi to become dammed, causing a 30 wall of water to flow backwards, destroying everything in it's wake.  Bizarre geysers blasted sand and water over 100 feet high and buried area's under 10-20 feet of material.  A 3,000 square mile section of earth 'sunk' or subsided causing the Mississippi river to run into the depression, which formed a near instantaneous lake which still exists today, called Realfoot Lake.  Foul hydrocarbon vapors were discharged from deep underground, and huge fissures openned up, swalling cattle and homes.  In other area's lakes were witnessed to simply 'drain away' and many reported seeing strange lights glowing in the ground from piezoelectric phenominae.  The eyewitness accounts from 1811-1812 are amazingly similar to those from the text of the Book of Mormon.  Scientists have shown that similar events have occured several times in the ancient history of this area.  They have found ancient pottery shards below the geological horizons associated with these events, indicating that Native Americans had indeed preceeded some of these ancient catastrophic events. Could this fault system be associated with the Book of Mormon people?  There is a distinct possibility. 

Read the article by religion writer Michael De Groote titled "Raiders of the Lost Book of Mormon DNA', a two part series. 

Deseret News article: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700230209,00.html