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Das Vergissmeinnicht
Das Vergissmeinnicht THE STORY BEHIND THIS BELOVED EMBLEM OF THE CRAFT IN GERMANY This being Memorial Day I was thinking about our last great war, World War II and our Brothers who fought. I was also mulling about the atmosphere that existed for Freemasons in Europe during those years leading up to the conflict. Here [...]
Full StoryAphorisms on Freemasonry
Selected aphorisms from The Book of the Lodge by George Oliver (1782-1867)
Full StoryBaal’s Bridge Square
The Warrant no.13 was issued to ‘Antient Union Lodge’ in Limerick, on the 22nd November 1732. However, this date only coincides with a time when records began for Antient Union Lodge 13. Lodge 13 have in their archives a old brass square that was found under the foundations of Baals Bridge. This Square dated 1507 [...]
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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