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The Mason of 1,000 Voices: Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc, the Freemason and voice actor known as the “Man of a Thousand Voices” “Eh…what’s up, Doc?” Just about…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 29, 2023

News Ohio Freemasonry History

The Father of American Scouting: Daniel Carter Beard

Author, Freemason and Scouting pioneer Daniel Carter Beard This article was originally published on the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction’s…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 25, 2023

Behind the Symbol History

Common Gavel

The Masonic common gavel is a symbol associated with the Entered Apprentice degree. To become a Freemason, a candidate is…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 19, 2023

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How to Avoid an Email Scammer

A few tips for how to catch an email scammer. In today’s world we live with a digital presence at…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 13, 2023

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William Burnham Woods

“The most drastic and usually the most effective remedy for fear is direct action.” — William Burnham Woods A portrait…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 6, 2023

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Laying the Foundation for 200 Years: Oxford Lodge #67

Oxford Lodge #67 recently celebrated their 200 year reconsecration. This blog was originally published on The Ohio Beacon website by…

Grand Lodge AdministratorAugust 30, 2023

Ohio Freemasonry History

Filling Your Personal Masonic Library

What Masonic books do you have in your library? This blog was originally published on the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic…

Grand Lodge AdministratorSeptember 13, 2023

Ohio Freemasonry History

Thomas Worthington

Thomas Worthington, the sixth Governor of Ohio. Ever since Rufus Putnam and the Ohio Company founded the settlement of Marietta,…

Grand Lodge AdministratorAugust 14, 2023

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The Meaning of Brotherhood: Edon Lodge #474

Edon Brothers participating in the Liberty Center Outdoor Master Mason degree Tell us about Edon Lodge. What makes it unique?…

Grand Lodge AdministratorAugust 8, 2023

Behind the Symbol History

The Meaning Behind Masonic Aprons

Masonic artifacts such as watches, rings, pins, Knight’s swords, and aprons commonly find their way from one generation to the…

Grand Lodge AdministratorAugust 2, 2023

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