Join the officers of Ezekiel Bates Lodge A.F. & A.M. on a solemn pilgrimage to Mount Auburn Cemetery to pay homage to Worshipful Ezekiel Bates on the celebration of his 229th birthday. Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024 Location: Mount Auburn Cemetery Schedule: 9:00...
My Brother’s Keeper: A Christmas Tradition of Brotherhood No brother should spend Christmas alone. Worshipful Robert Vreeland invites you to join him at Ezekiel Bates Lodge this Christmas for a heartfelt celebration and feast with fellow brethren. For several years,...
Masonic Con 2024
The original Masonic Con returns with an exciting lineup! Join us for a weekend filled with 40 unique vendors, six engaging speakers, and an unforgettable festive board. The event kicks off Friday night with the installation of officers, setting the stage for a remarkable experience. On Sunday, immerse yourself in a historical tour of Providence, exploring Masonic landmarks, Revolutionary history, and the world of H.P. Lovecraft. Don’t miss this extraordinary gathering that blends tradition, history, and camaraderie. Be part of a legacy at Masonic Con, where the past and present converge in celebration of Freemasonry.
Phoenix Royal Arch Chapter Annual Dues $100 plus a $5 processing fee Attleboro Council Dues $65 plus 5 for processing fees
Vietnam War Commemorative Partner
In August of 2014 the Ezekiel Bates Lodge Veterans Committee was accepted as a Vietnam War Commemorative partner.
Humidor Purchases
Thank you for your purchase from the Humidor. Humidor Purchase Cigar $5.00 USD Cigarillo $2.00 USD
150th Anniversary Neck Wear
150th Anniversary Neck Wear ***Pre-Order**** This design is a collaboration between the amazing Edgar Alejandro from Masonic Revival and Ezekiel Bates Lodge. The design and its significance. The Gold represents Ezekiel Bates Lodge being from the Jewelry Capital of the...
Understanding Manhood in America
Understanding Manhood in America by Robert G. Davis I have often wondered if there is a role for freemasonry to play in the restoration of American society to its more glorious time of respectfulness and rugged individuality. This was a time, as I see it,...
A Pirates Guide to Commandeer Life
A Pirates Guide to Commandeer Life Brother Geeg Wiles One of the best motivational speakers in the jurisdiction, Brother Geeg Wiles captivates audiences with his real life story about Captain Ahab. Brother Wiles is also a recent affiliate to Ezekiel Bates...
The Secret Life and Symbolism of the American Hobo
The Secret Life and Symbolism of the American Hobo By Most Worshipful Peter Iacobucci Presented at Masonic Con 2018 April 28th 2018
Masonic Con 2017 – Importance of Music in Freemasonry
Masonic Con 2017 - Importance of Music in Freemasonry Presented by: Right Worshipful Paul Smith Masonic Con 2017 April 29th 2017 Ezekiel Bates Lodge A.F. & A.M. Attleboro, Massachusetts Paul C. Smith goes in depth on the importance of Music in...
Nicholas Spear – Preserving our Past
In 1950, Freemasonry was on the rise, there were over 3.6 Million Americans Freemasons. One of those Masons was a Boston man by the name of Nicholas Spear. At the age of 37 he sought to join Freemasonry, he made his application to Loyalty Lodge in Jamaica...
How to Join Tall Cedars
How to Join Tall Cedars So, you have decide to follow the wooded path through King Hiram of Tyre's land and become Tall Cedar of Lebanon. Your quest is admirable and begins with an application. Tall Cedars Application The application can be brought with you or emailed...
Freemasonry in the 21st Century
Freemasonry in The 21st Century By Don Bradley Native Planet Books 1991 "Freemasonry in the 21rst Century" holds a unique place amongst masonic esoteric literature. Online research will reveal that this title is both highly lauded and deeply reviled by those that seek...
America Nation of the Goddess: The Venus Families and the Founding of the United States
America Nation of the Goddess: The Venus Families and the Founding of the United States By Alan Butler and Janet Wolter So you think you know the history of the United States? The truth is that from the very first time settlers from Britain landed on the shores of...
Written in Stone: Decoding the Secret Masonic Religion Hidden in Gothic Cathedrals and World Architecture
Written in Stone: Decoding the Secret Masonic Religion Hidden in Gothic Cathedrals and World Architecture By: Richard Cassaro A lost Universal Religion was practiced globally in antiquity. Its remains are memorialized in pyramids and temple architecture worldwide. Its...
Inside a Magical Lodge
Inside a Magical Lodge By John Michael Greer Lvmen Scientiae Book of the Quarter February 2017-May 2017 You can find the Facebook discussion Here Inside a Magical Lodge by John Michael Greer reveals what has been hidden for centuries: the true secrets of what happens...
The Completion and Dedication of the Temple of Solomon at Jerusalem
The Completion and Dedication of the Temple of Solomon at Jerusalem Biblical Record ~ I Kings 8: 12-30 The Temple of Solomon was a small building, its dimensions being only one hundred and five feet broad, and one hundred and fifty feet long. It was...
Our Triangular Assemblies
Our Triangular Assemblies Attleboro ~ Hyde Park ~ Providence Councils How and when did they start? (Research Paper of April 2, 1959) R.I. George M. Ellis Hyde Park Council Illustrious Master 1944-1945 Over the past years, we have heard many Past Illustrious Masters...
Birth of the Triangular Meets
Birth of the Triangular Meets Providence ~ Hyde Park ~ Attleboro Councils 1931-32 ~ 2015-2016 V.I. Markeith E. Host ~ Attleboro Council R & S. M. M. To appreciate the significance of this Masonic event we must return to its roots and examine the environment of...
The History and Development of the Cryptic Degrees
The History and Development of the Cryptic Degrees According to Wikipedia ~ The Online Free Encyclopedia The degrees of Royal Master and Select Master were not originally combined into one system, each having been conferred by separate authorities and initially...
The Cryptic Friendship Gavel
The Cryptic Friendship Gavel The What Cheer Trestle-board Providence, R.I. - February 1930 What today is known as the "Annual Triangular Meet" between the Councils of Attleboro, Providence and Hyde Park began at Providence on November 13, 1931 under the title of...
Attleboro York Rite Time Capsule
Attleboro York Rite Time Capsule 1797 June 14 Bristol Lodge A.F. & A.M. chartered at Norton. First Communication held on June 26, 1797 at the Norton Academy & Masonic Hall. 1812 January 23 Bristol Lodge A.F & A.M moves to...
The Ancient Knight Templar Uniform
The Ancient Knight Templar Uniform The uniform of today is not our forefather’s uniform that was worn prior to the 1950’s. The early uniforms were copied after the dress naval uniforms of that earlier time period. Why our Grand Commanderies and Grand Encampments chose...
The Chronological Order of York Rite Degrees and Orders
The Chronological Order of York Rite Degrees and Orders Initiation Entered Apprentice Lodge Operative of Temple...
A History of the Knight Templar Apron
A History of the Knight Templar Apron Ron Blaisdell ~ Knight Templar Magazine August 1989 While little has been written on the dress of the early Templars, prior to Thomas Smith Webb’s “Monitor” of 1797, there as been one suggestion as to the origin of the Templar...