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Behind This Door
Lies A Treasure Trove
Of Historic Montana Artifacts

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

This British Army drum with its
This British Army drum with its
original drum sticks was taken
original drum sticks was taken
from the British and later played
from the British and later played
during the Revolutionary and
during the Revolutionary and
Civil Wars.
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 the Montana, Territory
on December 4, 1864.

These are but a few of the treasures waiting for you to
The Montana Masonic Foundation discover at the site of one of Helena's fi rst gold claims.
Invites You To Explore
Our All New Expanded Museum

425 N Park Avenue
Helena, Montana
(406) 442-7774

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