Four places. A shared heritage.
Watch the schoolhouse filmFeatured film · Richland, Mississippi
A small schoolhouse.
A lasting idea.
Take a closer look at the Little Red School House, a place closely connected to Rob Morris and the beginnings of Eastern Star.
“2021 Little Red School House”
SkyWest Media · 1 minute 18 seconds
Washington, DC
Perry Belmont House
An international home for the Order.
Completed in 1909 and designed by architect Ernest-Paul Sanson, this Beaux Arts house is the General Grand Chapter’s International Headquarters. Its rooms and architectural details offer a window into Washington’s history and the Order’s life today.
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Richland, Mississippi
Little Red School House
Where an idea took shape.
Known earlier as Richland Literary Institute and Eureka Masonic College, this school is associated with Rob Morris’s early vision for the Order. It remains a place for members to connect with Eastern Star’s beginnings.
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North Dakota & Manitoba
International Peace Garden Chapel
A shared commitment to peace.
Members in the United States and Canada helped make the Chapel of Peace possible. Dedicated in 1970 and completed in 1972, the chapel is an enduring reminder of friendship across borders.
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La Grange, Kentucky
Rob Morris Home
A closer look at the founder’s life.
Rob Morris moved his family to La Grange in 1860 and purchased this house in 1862. Preserved furnishings and architecture connect visitors with his family life and the early history of the Order.
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Keep the story alive
Our history needs its next chapter.
These places connect generations of Eastern Star members. Help care for the buildings, gardens, and memories that make those connections possible.
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