During the Vietnam War, The Grand Lodge of New York sent Gift Packages to the soldiers in the...
Vietnam War Gift Packages Photo
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Books. Paintings. A hand-written letter from a U.S. president. Masonic culture comes to life through art, invention, and discovery. To learn more about the tokens of our time, you’re invited to view* these artifacts on the ground floor of Masonic Hall, at the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Library & Museum, or on the web at the Grand Lodge’s Online Museum.
*While most of these artifacts are available for public viewing, others are stored privately.
Bohemian Crystal Goblet
On May 3rd, 1931, the Grand Lodge of New York was presented with this lidded crystal goblet from...
“America”
A painting by Paul Orban showing “America” floating in air with an eagle behind her, and with...
The Gateway
This painting by Paul Orban, titled The Gateway, was used to illustrate an article by RW H.L....
Paul Orban’s Painting
This painting by Paul Orban shows the 1880 cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Egyptian Obelisk...
“First Working Tool” Painting
Within the Museum Collection of the Grand Lodge of New York are many original paintings which...
Robert E. Peary’s Tusk
This tusk is signed by Admiral Robert E. Peary, and may be a match to one documented as having...
Centennial Coin
This coin-medal commemorates the 100th Anniversary of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of...
Egyptian Fossil
This amazing artifact was listed in the 1886 catalog, the first artifact catalog created after the...
“Magic Lantern” Stereopticon and Slides
In May of 2018, the Livingston Masonic Library received a spectacular donation from Fairport...
The Resolutions
If you missed last year’s Civil War Lecture in Monroe, NY, hosted by the Cornerstone Masonic...
Artist’s Proof of The Iron Worker and King Solomon
This spectacular Artist’s Proof is from a steel engraving made by John Sartain of a painting by...
Lilly’s Civil War Pendant Mid 19th Century
Gutzon Borglum’s Bust
This bust of Right Worshipful Edward M. L. Ehlers was carved by Worshipful Gutzon Borglum, the man...
John W. Simons’ Knights Templar Buckle
In conjunction with The 200th Anniversary of The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, to be held...
Book of the Lodge
The Book of the Lodge was printed in 1855, by Robert Macoy (b. 1815 – d. 1895), who was a member...
William Cuscaden’s Jewel
This magnificent jewel was presented on April 12, 1831, to Worshipful Master William Cuscaden by...
Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s Scottish Rite Certificate
This is an extraordinary Scottish Rite certificate that confirms the previously undocumented...
Marquis de Lafayette’s Dinner Coverage
The Grand Lodge of New York hosted a Dinner in October, 1824, for the Marquis de Lafayette during...
Certificate of Manumission for George (Copy)
We are highlighting the copy of a slave manumission held in the Museum of the Livingston Masonic...
Marquis de Lafayette’s Apron
Within the Artifact Collection of the Livingston Masonic Library of the Grand Lodge of New York,...
Reinier Jan van den Broeck’s Apron
A silk apron worn by Grand Secretary Reinier Jan van den Broek (van den Broeck), who served as...
Epenetus Crosby’s Inn Sign
This very rare, two-sided inn sign is believed to have belonged to Epenetus Crosby, who “was an...
James Sketchley’s Coin
This coin, known as the Sketchley Masonic 1/2 penny, was struck in 1794 by Brother James...
George Washington’s Letter of Thanks
Brother George Washington received a Masonic Apron from two Brothers in France named Watson and...
Worcester Ware Mug
This mug depicts three Freemasons, a Master, a Senior Warden and a Junior Warden, each wearing the...
Benjamin Franklin’s Trowel
This trowel was found in the vault of the old United States Bank by: MW Daniel D. TompkinsGrand...
James Anderson’s Constitutions
“The Rev. James Anderson, D. D., is well known to all Masons as the compiler of the celebrated...
Operative Mason’s Wage Statement
Check out the earliest item in the Grand Lodge of New York’s Library and Museum! An Operative...