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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 displayed along with
two painti ngs depicti ng the fi rst
Masonic meeti ng in the Territory,
now the State of Montana.

This Briti sh Army drum with
its original drum sti cks was
taken from the Briti sh and later
played during the Revoluti onary
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
The Montana Masonic Foundation fi rst lawyers admitt ed to practi ce law in
Invites You To Explore Montana, on December 4, 1864.
Our All New Expanded
These are but a few of the treasures waiti ng for you to
Museum discover at the site of one of Helena's fi rst gold claims.

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