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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 a
painting 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 signet ring is made of gold
Invites You To Explore mined at Alder Gulch, Virginia City, Montana in 1887 by
Our All New Expanded Samuel Word who was one of the first lawyers admitted to
Museum 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.
425 N Park Avenue Helena, Montana Call for more information: 406 442-7774
WWW.grandlodgemontana.org
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