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The Knights Templar and the History of the Craft
Most historians once agreed that Freemasonry, in its current form, probably developed as an adjunct from medieval stonemasons through the ages leading up to the Operative Stone Masons Guilds. Just how or when the transition took place from Operative Guild Free-Stone Masonry to Speculative intellectual Freemasonry (using stonemasons tools, clothing and customs as allegorical aids to teach their [...]
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The history of the Order of the Eastern Star is divided into three Eras: 1. The First Era extended from 1850 to 1866, under the leadership of Dr. Rob Morris, Poet Laureate of Masonry. 2. The Second Era extended from 1866 to 1876, under the leadership of Robert Macoy of New York. 3. The Third [...]
Full StoryWhat is the Difference Between AF&AM and F&AM Lodges?
After the foundation of the first Grand Lodge in England in 1717, a rival Grand Lodge arose less than two decades later, calling itself the Antients (or Ancients), whereby it intended to assert greater authenticity than the rival “modern” Grand Lodge. The Antients were also known as the Athol Masons, from their first Grand Master, [...]
Full StoryThe Genesis of Freemasonry – Interview with Dr David Harrison Part …
We delve into the history of the Freemasons with the author of a book based upon histrical records,Dr David Harrison,
Full StoryRobert Freke Gould – Gould's History Of Freemasonry Throughout The …
Robert Freke Gould – Gould’s History Of Freemasonry Throughout The World Vol 1-6, 1936 | Size 69.84 MB This well-known historian of Freemasonry had a varied career. Born in 1836, and died March 26, 1915. …
Full StoryBonisteel Library
I was Googling around the other day and I stumbled across this site . It is not much for aesthetic but the content is amazing and some of these guys look familiar. There is a lot of content related to the Detroit Masonic Temple. The site produces a newsletter and posts YouTube video of the [...]
Full StoryOur Illustrious History 1821 – Tomorrow
Detroit Lodge No. 2 F.&A.M. or “The Deuce” as it is referred to has a rich history in the city of Detroit as well as Michigan dating back to when this state was still a territory. To tell the story of Detroit No. 2 is to tell the story of Freemasonry in Michigan. Masonry in [...]
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