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Thank you (11/11/2016).

Thank you to all who served. (Artwork courtesy: Stephen Alan McKim)

SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (1859-1930) was a physician and prolific writer, but best known as the creator of the fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. He was also a Freemason. Doyle was initiated at the Phoenix Lodge No. 257 in Southsea, Hampshire.

Masonic Quote (11/3/2016).

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. In 1731, Franklin became a Freemason, and in that year he edited and published James Anderson's "Constitutions of the Free-Masons," which was then the first Masonic publication in the Americas.

Masonic Trivia (10/26/2016).

In some lodges, the date is written "A.L." for "Anno Lucis" (or "In the year of Light") which is 4,000 years plus the current year. For instance, the year 2016 would be written 6016 A.L. This is because the practice follows the ancient belief that the world was created when God said "Let there be [...]

Famous Freemasons (10/19/2016).

#Freemason HENRY FORD revolutionized automobile mass production in America. However, for him it was about more than just making cars. He improved working conditions and wages in his era and forced competitors to do the same. (Zion Lodge No.1, in Michigan)

Did you know? (10/15/2016)

An official resolution was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005, recognizing and honoring the thousands of #Freemasons in every state and their many contributions throughout United States history!