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Dr. James Naismith, inventor of basketball and Freemason. c. 1920 “I am sure that no man can derive more pleasure…

Ohio Freemasonry History

Ohio Freemason and Supreme Court Justice Noah H. Swayne As Ohio Freemasons, we traverse a winding path that requires introspection…

Ohio Freemasonry

This year, Most Worshipful Brother Paul Weglage is asking that Ohio Masonic lodges open their doors to interested Masons and…

News Ohio Freemasonry

In an effort to better connect the Grand Lodge of Ohio leadership with the over 40,000 brethren that make up…

Lodge Spotlights Ohio Freemasonry Charity

Tell us about Oak Harbor Lodge. Oak Harbor Masonic Lodge #495 was established in 1874 and there are currently 71…

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This blog was originally published on the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction website. Similar to his body of literary work,…

Behind the Symbol History

24 Inch Gauge, Courtesy of Ann-Arbor Fraternity Lodge #262 Throughout history, Freemasonry has provided a way for men throughout the…

Ohio Freemasonry Charity

Theodore M. Berry was a civil rights leader and the first African American Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio. Freemasonry places a…

Lodge Spotlights Ohio Freemasonry

Lodge room of Gibsonburg #575 Tell us about Gibsonburg Lodge. What makes it unique? What is it known for? Gibsonburg…

News Charity

As a teacher, First Lady Karen Weglage has experienced firsthand the struggles that many students face when learning to read…

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