The Decline of Fraternal Ritualism
How changing society, gender roles, and the Great Depression caused fraternal membership to fall apart Continue reading The Decline of Fraternal Ritualism
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Franklin Roosevelt: Giving Thanks the Good Samaritan Way
Franklin Roosevelt’s speech after seeing his own sons raised. Continue reading Franklin Roosevelt: Giving Thanks the Good Samaritan Way
Masonic Virtues, Represented by Women
A look at how the industrial revolution changed society’s view of women and how Masonic virtues have had a part in retaining cultural tradition. Continue reading Masonic Virtues, Represented by Women
Masonic Profile: Samuel T. Daniels
Excerpts from the life of a Prince Hall Grand Master, exemplifying a life well-led. Continue reading Masonic Profile: Samuel T. Daniels
Middle Class Masons, Tumultuous Times
Historically, operative stonemasons were part of a small but real middle class. This put them in a very unique position in their day, which seems to have been primarily tension between wealthy lords, and many poor via the system of serfdom. In this post, we’ll look at some of the economic realities facing operative stonemasons … Continue reading Middle Class Masons, Tumultuous Times
Incredible History: Ben Franklin, Fake Masonry, and Accidental Death
Accidental death, human branding, newspaper fights, and a founding father. History is messy and crazy at times. Continue reading Incredible History: Ben Franklin, Fake Masonry, and Accidental Death
Two Grand Masters on the Eve of the Civil War
Two Masonic Grand Masters exchange letters in 1860, discussing whether war can be avoided Continue reading Two Grand Masters on the Eve of the Civil War
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