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The Masonic Apron belonging
to Meriwether Lewis', which
he carried on the Corps of
Discovery trek across the
country, is displayed along
with two paintings depicting
the fi rst Masonic meeting in
the Territory, now the State of
Montana.

This British Army drum
with its original drum sticks
was taken from the British
and later played during the
Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

This Grand Masters' Lion Paw
signet ring is made of gold mined at
Alder Gulch, Virginia City, Montana
Territory in 1887, by Samuel
Word, who was one of the fi rst
lawyers admitted to practice law in
Montana, on December 4, 1864.
The Montana Masonic Foundationhe Montana Masonic Foundation
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Invites You To Explore nvites You To Explore
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Our All New Expandedur All New Expanded These are but a few of the treasures waiting for you to
discover at the site of one of Helena's fi rst gold claims.
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425 N Park Avenue25 N Park Avenue
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Helena, Montanaelena, Montana
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