Did you know that some people believe that it was on this day back in 1820 that Joseph Smith saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in the woods of upstate New York? The video below, narrated by Bruce Lindsay, shows the reasons why it is highly likely that that was the date.

You can read the account of Joseph Smith’s vision over here. He says that his vision was on “the morning of a beautiful, clear day, early in the spring of 1820.” The video below combines the research of astronomy, meteorology, and the history of Joseph Smith’s family as maple syrup farmers. I love that it features Dr. Susan Easton Black, one of my favorite historians. It all makes sense to me that March 26 1820 was the day.

I am so grateful for Joseph Smith’s courage in seeking God and bearing testimony to the world that what He saw was true. The Holy Spirit bears witness to me that he told the truth. I am so grateful that he translated the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It gives me great comfort and guidance.