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“The Masonic Hall of Fame: Extraordinary Freemasons in American History” showcases inspiring American Freemasons and introduces visitors to the history of Freemasonry in the United States. The exhibition was on view from October 2021 to November 2024.
Hall of Fame
Throughout the exhibition, visitors meet extraordinary Masons who, through their outsized contributions to Freemasonry, government, the arts, and other pursuits, made a profound impact on their world and ours. To learn more about the inductees to the Hall of Fame click on the portraits below.
Notable and Everyday Americans
Drawing on images and objects from the Museum & Library’s collection, the exhibition also looks at the history of Freemasonry in the United States from its beginnings in the 1700s to the present day. Visitors to the exhibition encounter both remarkable and everyday Freemasons who helped to build communities, establish charitable institutions, and shape American society.
Rooted in the fraternal bonds and connections between members, Freemasonry continues to play an important part in the lives of members and their families. “The Masonic Hall of Fame: Extraordinary Freemasons in American History” illuminates some of the ways that the United States and Freemasonry have grown, thrived, and changed together.
