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Behind This Door

Lies A Treasure Trove

Of Historic Montana Artifacts

Meriwether Lewis’ Masonic
Apron, which he carried on the
Corps of Discovery trek across
the country, is displayed along
with two paintings depicting
the first Masonic meeting in
the Territory, now the State f
Montana.

This British drum with its original
drumsticks was played in both the
Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

The Grand Masters’ Lion Paw signet t
ring is made of gold mined at Alder r
Gulch, Virginia City, Montana in
by Samuel Word, who was one of the
first lawyers admitted to practice law in
The Montana on December , .
Montana Masonic Foundation These are but a few of the treasures waiting for you to
discover at the site of one of Helena’s first gold claims.
Invites You To Explore Our All

New Expanded Museum

425 N Park Avenue
Helena, Montana
406 442-7774