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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 of
Montana.

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

The Montana Masonic Foundation The Grand Masters’ Lion Paw
Invites You To Explore signet ring is made of gold mined
Our All New Expanded at Alder Gulch, Virginia City,
Museum Montana in 1887 by Samuel
Word who was one of the first
lawyers admitted to practice in
Montana on December 4, 1864.

These are but a few of the treasures waiting for you
to discover at the site of one of Helena’s first gold
claims.

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