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Masonic
Home of
Missouri
and the Grand Lodge of
Missouri
Announce Grand Opening of
First
Masonic
Museum
in the State of
Missouri
Masonry is the oldest charitable fraternity in
the world and the Masonic Home of Missouri has been providing
charitable services to
Missouri
members for over 118 years
The Masonic Home and Grand Lodge of Missouri
are thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Missouri’s first
Masonic
Museum
to the public on February 25, 2008, preceded by previews for members, distinguished guests and press.
The museum gives the Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge of
Missouri the great opportunity to share its history and values
with the community of Columbia and with travelers both state
and nation wide. This
phenomenal permanent exhibit depicts the many prominent
individuals that played vital roles in shaping the Masonic
Fraternity in
Missouri
and should draw visitors from every state.
Members
Only! Preview Day
Saturday, February 23, 2008; 2-6 pm
All members of the Masonic Fraternity, Eastern
Star, distinguished guests and press are invited to a special
members only Grand Opening.
Guests will receive a first look at the museum before
the general public. The
celebration will include a ribbon cutting, refreshments and
guided tours. Official
ceremonies will begin at 3:00 p.m.
*Press feel welcome to take photos or footage of the
exhibit*
Official
Day Open to Public
Monday, February 25, 2008; 9:00-4:00 pm
We welcome the community to the new Masonic
Museum of Missouri. Tour
the brand new galleries displaying the long history of
Missouri Freemasonry and watch the film that describes one of
the Fraternity’s Charities, the Masonic Home of Missouri,
and how it supports its members throughout our great state of
Missouri
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Admission:
FREE
Location:
6033 Masonic Dr
.
, Ste A,
Columbia
,
MO
65202
About
the Museum
The exhibit incorporates 5 themed galleries, each
gallery representing a leader a particular quality.
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The first gallery titled “Pathmakers and
Patriots” highlights the impact Meriwether Lewis and
William Clark had on the early period in
Missouri
and how they became involved in the Masonic fraternity.
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The second gallery titled “Living
Well” focuses on Laura Ingalls Wilder, her involvement
with the Order of the Eastern Star and how music and
education are valued in Masonry and at the Masonic Home.
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The third gallery themed “Generosity”
depicts Jacob Lampert, Past Grand Master, and other Masons
and Masonic groups who have provided generous support to
the Masonic Home.
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The fourth gallery depicts
“Leadership” centering on President and Past Grand
Master Harry S Truman and how democratic methods guide
lodges.
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The Fifth theme titled “Everyman” is a
rotating exhibition gallery.
In it Masonic lodges and Eastern Star Chapters will
have the opportunity to share individual history and
symbols used within the Lodges and Chapters over the
years.
Contact
Cindee Herrick
, Special Project Curator, for additional information
regarding the event and exhibit.
1-800-434-9804
573-814-4663
cherrick@mohome.org
www.mohome.org
Sara Snodderley
Director of Public Relations
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