The permanent exhibits in this area include: a 100+ year-old pew from the Parkville, Michigan Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Wright, Michigan Seventh-day Adventist Church pulpit Ellen White spoke from on several occasions. Also on display are paper-mâché representations of the beasts described in Daniel and Revelation. They were commissioned by evangelist W. W. Simpson in the early part of the 20th century and are over 100-years-old.

The 16th century is arguably the most exciting and significant century in the Christian Church since the time of Christ and the apostles. During this century the Bible in the language of the common people emerged. Led by William Tyndale and Luther, the shroud over the Bible was lifted allowing the common men and women to know what the word of God said without needing a priest to tell them. Widespread literacy, or ability to read, however, was still in the future.to

This exhibit introduces you to Ellen White. The first panel provides a brief overview of some of her accomplishments over 70 years of ministry. The next four panels discuss the writing process she used. You should note especially that she received visions and dreams from God, but it was up to her to write out what she saw; God did not dictate to her. He did help her to remember things she saw or heard. The process of writing out the messages and getting them into print was very careful and deliberate.

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
Beginning in 1874 as Battle Creek College, the school moved to Berrien Springs in 1901 and became Emmanuel Missionary College (EMC). In 1961, when the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and the School of Graduate Studies moved from Washington, D.C. to Berrien Springs to join EMC, the school became known as Andrews University. Follow the history of this Adventist institution through this exhibit.

URIAH SMITH
This exhibit tells about the life of Uriah Smith and shows some of the inventions he patented.

EVENTS: MONTHS OF THE YEAR
See what happened in the Adventist Church during two featured months of the year.

ANDREWS FAMILY: ADVENTISM'S FIRST FAMILY OF MISSIONS
John N. Andrews was the denomination’s first official missionary when he and his two teenage children sailed for Europe in 1874. Two generations later, Andrews’ grandson, of the same name, was a pioneer missionary to the Tibet region of China arriving there in 1916. This exhibit shows documents, letters, and publications associated with both generations of John N. Andrews–grandfather and grandson. Much of what is seen is possible due to a significant donation from Jeanne Andrews-Willumson, daughter of the missionary to China.

This large painting, done by an Andrews University art student in 1980, depicts several prominent SDA pioneers along with an object or place associated with them.  See the legend on the wall for more details as to identity.

This model of the statue of Nebuchadnezzar as described in Daniel 2, is made so that the various sections can be illuminated.

One of the pieces of luggage that J. N. Andrews took with him to Switzerland is this trunk on display. It was the model for the sculpture in front of the
Pioneer Memorial Church.

This exhibit gives a brief history of the Mission Ship Pitcairn as well as shows some artifacts from Pitcairn Island and models of the ships associated with the Island.

This series of engravings shows the developing concept of Christ our righteousness within the Adventist Church. The first was commissioned by Merrit G. Kellogg in 1873. The cross is in the shadow of the law. James White liked the overall concept and commissioned a revision in 1876. The cross is more prominent, but still the law is the main focus.

Ellen White took the idea and made fundamental changes in 1883. The cross of Jesus is now the main focus. The law, while still important, is no longer the central object–the cross of Jesus is front and center. This was five years before Minneapolis 1888 and the great emphasis on righteousness by faith. Ellen White was already focused on this theme.

Review and Herald and Signs of the Times bound volumes, Ellen White books in English and Spanish, Bibles, Encyclopedias and other books.

Same edition or as close to the same edition books as Ellen White had in her personal and office libraries at the time of her death.

Desk designed and built by Uriah Smith, and used by him while he was editor of the Review and Herald and wrote the books Daniel and Revelation (the books were later combined into a single volume).

Pump organ, previously owned by Hattie André. She was an early missionary teacher to Pitcairn Island as well as a teacher at Avondale College and Hinsdale Sanitarium.

THAT NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL: The Atlantic Union College Story
Read a brief history of Atlantic Union College (AUC), view vintage photographs, discover what early student life was like and subjects that were studied, and learn about several diverse faculty members. Also featured is the AUC mace and other artifacts from the Stafford Collection housed at the Center.

JAMES WHITE
James White was one of the three founders of the Seventh-day Adventist church. He was arguably the single most important organizer in the church and a great entrepreneur. Almost single-handedly he founded institutions and publications which still exist today and have blessed millions through the years.