The Maine Masonic Civil War Library & Museum

James E. Dufresne, Director
The Maine Masonic Civil War Library & Museum is located on the third floor of The Portland Masonic and is a full library dedicated to those Maine Masons and other individuals who served during the Civil War, whether at home, on land, or by sea!
PictureThe "Friend to Friend" Masonic Monument
The Maine Masonic Civil War Library & Museum has been a project underway by director James E. Dufresne for several years. Recently, the library opened it's doors to the public! The library is a great resource for information on American, Civil War, and Masonic history. Home to hundreds of books and exhibits, you can find anything from Freemasonry for Dummies to ammunition used on the battlefield right before your eyes.

Come visit, find a good book, and grab a seat by the fire (yes, we have a cozy fireplace).

Affiliations

Research Groups
  • Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table
  • Maine Archives and Museums
  • Masonic Library and Museum Association
  • Ars Quatuor Coronatorum
  • Maine Lodge of Research
  • Masonic Book Club
  • Philalethes Society
  • Scottish Rite Research Society
  • Southern California Research Lodge
Semper Coniunctus Nusquam Divisus
Always United, Never Divided

Visit Today!

Right at The Portland Masonic!
Please use our side entrance,
located on Chestnut Street.
Ring the bell!

Hours of Operation

Wednesday - Friday
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 4:00pm

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