This very rare, two-sided inn sign is believed to have belonged to Epenetus Crosby, who “was an early tavern-keeper in Patterson, NY, on the road running south to Cowl’s Corners…” (Lathrop, 1926, pg. 265) See the full record in the Grand...
This mug depicts three Freemasons, a Master, a Senior Warden and a Junior Warden, each wearing the jewel of his Office. Masonic symbols cover the mug: square; radiant triangle; G; upraised, bent arm holding a trowel; cable; compasses and circle segment; radiant sun;...
This spectacular Artist’s Proof is from a steel engraving made by John Sartain of a painting by Christian Schussele, The Iron Worker and King Solomon. Made in 1871, it was donated to the Grand Lodge of New York’s Library and Museum in the late 1880s. It is...
This coin, known as the Sketchley Masonic 1/2 penny, was struck in 1794 by Brother James Sketchley. It commemorates the Prince of Wales, King George IV, being elected as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England (Moderns) on November 24, 1790. King George IV served...
This bust of Right Worshipful Edward M. L. Ehlers was carved by Worshipful Gutzon Borglum, the man who made Mt. Rushmore. RW Ehlers, Past Master, Continental Lodge No. 287, NY, NY,, served as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New York for thirty-five (35) years,...
You may have seen the image before, but if you are in the Monroe, NY, area this weekend, don’t miss out on hearing the story of this fascinating artifact made by a Civil War hero and Brother! On Friday evening, September 2, 2016, 8:00 p.m. at Museum Village,...
Check out the earliest item in the Grand Lodge of New York’s Library and Museum! An Operative Mason’s payroll statement, written in French, on vellum, and previously used in an old binding, dated circa 1400 CE. Click here to see the full record. Donated by...
For the first time in over 13 years, the Masonic Letter handwritten by George Washington will be on display at the Chancellor Robert R Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge in honor of the 200th Anniversary of the Knights Templar Grand Encampment, July 22-24,...
In conjunction with The 200th Anniversary of The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, to be held at The Grand Lodge of New York this upcoming July 22-24, 2016, we are pleased to present this Knights Templar Buckle, used by Most Worshipful John W. Simons, Past Grand...
Brother George Washington received a Masonic Apron from two Brothers in France named Watson and Cassoul. In this letter by the Livingston Masonic Library of the Grand Lodge of New York, he thanks them, and says, “If my endeavours to avert the Evil, with which...