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...

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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,...

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Masonic Con 2024

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.

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Phoenix Royal Arch Chapter Annual Dues $100 plus a $5 processing fee Attleboro Council Dues $65 plus 5 for processing fees  

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150th Anniversary Neck Wear

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...

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Understanding Manhood in America

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,...

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A Pirates Guide to Commandeer Life

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...

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Nicholas Spear – Preserving our Past

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...

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How to Join Tall Cedars

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...

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Freemasonry in the 21st Century

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...

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Inside a Magical Lodge

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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