Tag: History of Freemasonry

Effects of Anti-Masonry on the Fraternity

Posted on 2 Dec 2020 by universalfreemasonry

The Anti-Masonic Party was the first third party in the United States, emerging as a political force in the 1820s following the controversy surrounding the disappearance of William Morgan in New York. The political party and movement strongly opposed Freemasonry as a single-issue party and disappeared after 1838. What impact did the Anti-Masonic Party and movement have on Freemasonry and politics in the United States?

Category: FreemasonsTags: Anti-Masonic Movement, Anti-Masonic Party, Controversy, Convention, Fraternity, Freemasonry, Grand Lodge, History, History of Freemasonry, Lodges, Masons, Political Parties, Politics, President Fillmore, Willam Morgan Affair

Burns’ Farewell to Masons

Posted on 2 Oct 2020 by universalfreemasonry

Rare Manuscript in Jeopardy: The Future of The York Manuscript No. 4

Posted on 23 Jun 2017 by karenakidd

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A painfully rare and important treasure of Freemasonry is in trouble. The York Manuscript (MS) No. 4, long in the care of York Lodge 236, itself well within sight of the York Minister, is deteriorating. There are breaks and cracks along the edges of… Continue Reading “Rare Manuscript in Jeopardy: The Future of The York Manuscript No. 4”

Category: Universal Co-MasonryTags: Co-Masonry, Co-Masons, Edwin King of Northumbria, Francis Drake, Freemason, Freemasonry, Graham Kaye, Haunted Chambers, History and Antiquities of Yorkshire, History of Freemasonry, Joe Postill, Masonry, Masons, Operative Masonry, Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire, Robert Gould, Universal Co-Masonry, Women Freemasons, York, York Lodge 236, York Manuscript, York MS No. 4