Freemasonry in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBFreemasonry in the United States is the history of Freemasonry as it was introduced from Britain and continues as a major secret society to the present day. It is a fraternal order that brings men together (and women through its auxiliaries) to gain friendship and opportunity for advancement and community progress.
History of Masonic Grand Lodges in North America - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a chronology of the formation of "regular" or "mainstream" Masonic Grand Lodges in North America, descending from the Premier Grand Lodge of England or its rival, the Antient Grand Lodge of England.
The Strange History of Masons in America - JSTOR Daily
WEBAug 3, 2017 · Masonic thought influenced American history: the Masons were opposed to the claims of royalty—a strong influence on the development of the American revolt against Britain which culminated in the Revolutionary War.
7 Things You May Not Know About Freemasons | HISTORY
WEBDec 9, 2020 · Famous Freemasons can be found throughout history: George Washington was a Master Mason, and Benjamin Franklin was a founding member of the first Masonic Lodge in America.
American Brotherhood: The Evolution of Freemasonry in the USA
WEBUnveiling the Mysteries: Freemasonry and the Founding Fathers in the United States. Discover the secret connections between George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere to the influential world of Freemasonry. Explore how Masonic principles shaped the nation's foundation, from the Constitution to democratic governance.
The Masonic Hall of Fame: Extraordinary Freemasons in American History
WEBOct 26, 2021 · The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library presents “The Masonic Hall of Fame: Extraordinary Freemasons in American History,” a new exhibition that showcases inspiring American Freemasons and introduces visitors to …
Freemasonry in Colonial America - George Washington's Mount Vernon
WEBWhy would a colonial American want to become a Freemason? Freemasonry was a phenomenon that was growing in Scotland and England and Ireland through the 1680s, 1690s and more specifically 1710s and 20s. The first grand lodge of …
Freemasonry - George Washington's Mount Vernon
WEBThe earliest records of American Masonic lodges are in Philadelphia. In 1732, Boston’s St. John’s Lodge was duly constituted by the Grand Lodge of England and remains the oldest lodge in North America.
Freemasonry’s Sacred Space in America - Oxford Research …
WEBAmerican Freemasonry is as much a spatial as sacred practice. Emerging from arcane Enlightenment origins, Masonic theology and practice brim with a spatiality representative of Masonry’s compulsion to make men moral.
Freemasonry | Definition, History, Stages, Lodges, & Facts
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the fraternal order of Free and Accepted Masons, the largest worldwide secret society. Spread by the advance of the British Empire, Freemasonry remains most popular in the British Isles and in other countries originally within the empire.
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