Exploration of Masonic history from the origins of the Craft through its development in America, Colorado, and around the world.
Freemasonry arrived in the American colonies almost as soon as there were American colonies worth speaking of, and by the time those colonies declared independence, the fraternity had become part of the civic fabric of the new nation. Several of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence were Masons. The general who commanded the […]
Read moreFreemasonry in England, a journey that spans centuries and reflects the enduring principles of brotherly love, relief, and truth. This account traces the origins of English Freemasonry, its pivotal moments before, during, and after the formation of the United Grand...
Freemasonry in Scotland, a land where the craft’s roots run deep and its influence has shaped both local communities and the global Masonic movement. This narrative explores the origins of Scottish Freemasonry, its pivotal moments before, during, and after the...
This lodge exists in its present form because of German Freemasonry. Schiller Lodge No. 41, the oldest of our five predecessor lodges, was chartered in Denver in 1881 by German-speaking Masons who carried their fraternal tradition from Europe to Colorado. They brought...
Origins of Freemasonry in France (Pre-1728) Unlike the well-documented guild origins of Freemasonry in England and Scotland, French Freemasonry’s roots are tied to the early 18th century, introduced by British and Scottish exiles, particularly Jacobites—supporters of...
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