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; 9:00-4:30 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 .

Admission: FREE

Location: 6033 Masonic Dr . , Ste A, Columbia , MO 65202
Directions

About the Museum
The exhibit incorporates 5 themed galleries, each gallery representing a leader a particular quality.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The fourth gallery depicts “Leadership” centering on President and Past Grand Master Harry S Truman and how democratic methods guide lodges.

• 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

The Masonic Home of Missouri, the Library and Museum, the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the design firm Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets, bring Reflected Values: Brotherly Love - Relief - Truth to the Columbia Masonic Complex in the winter of 2007. This long running exhibit of Missouri Masonry and Masonic Home history and memorabilia will capture the dynamic history of Masonry in Missouri . Its "one great charity," the Masonic Home of Missouri is a premier Home because of the drive and commitment of Masons throughout Missouri .

 

The Committee for the Library and Museum wants to share the design ideas with everyone visiting the web site of the Masonic Home of Missouri. These drawings convey the innovative and complementary goals of the 4800 square foot permanent exhibit.

(The stain glass window pictured above was one of the original windows that was in the Chapel at the Delmar Masonic Home in St. Louis ; which was built by the Eastern Star in 1927. Since then the window has been repaired by the Art Glass Unlimited of St. Louis and is now displayed at the Masonic Complex in Columbia , Missouri .)

M A S O N I C Home of Missouri

Masonic Home of Missouri 6033 Masonic Dr., Ste. A Columbia, MO 65202 Toll Free 1-800-434-9804* 573-814-4663* FAX 573-814-4660 Masonic Home Assisted Living Facility 12101 E. Bannister Rd. Kansas City, MO 64138 Toll Free 1-866-763-6667* 816-763-6667* FAX 816-761-3880