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Our Lodge History from "Freemasons in the Sequim-Dungeness Area: 1915-2015" :  |
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Our History
No one knows with certainty how or when the Masonic Fraternity was formed. A widely accepted theory among Masonic scholars is that it arose from the stonemasons' guilds during the Middle Ages. The language and symbols used in the fraternity's rituals come from this era. The oldest document that makes reference to Masons is the Regius Poem, printed about 1390, which was a copy of an earlier work. In 1717, four lodges in London formed the first Grand Lodge of England, and records from that point on are more complete.
Within thirty years, the fraternity had spread throughout Europe and the American Colonies. Freemasonry became very popular in colonial America. George Washington was a Mason, Benjamin Franklin served as the head of the fraternity in Pennsylvania, as did Paul Revere and Joseph Warren in Massachusetts. Other well-known Masons involved with the founding of America included John Hancock, John Sullivan, Lafayette, Baron Fredrick von Stuben, Nathanael Greene, and John Paul Jones. Another Mason, Chief Justice John Marshall, shaped the Supreme Court into its present form.
Over the centuries, Freemasonry has developed into a worldwide fraternity emphasizing personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment via individual involvement and philanthropy. During the late 1700s it was one of the organizations most responsible for spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment: the dignity of man and the liberty of the individual, the right of all persons to worship as they choose, the formation of democratic governments, and the importance of public education. Masons supported the first public schools in both Europe and America.
During the 1800s and early 1900s, Freemasonry grew dramatically. At that time, the government had provided no social "safety net". The Masonic tradition of founding orphanages, homes for widows, and homes for the aged provided the only security many people knew.
Today in North America, the Masonic Fraternity continues this tradition by giving almost $1.5 million each day to causes that range from operating children's hospitals, providing treatment for childhood language disorders, treating eye diseases, funding medical research, contributing to local community service, and providing care to Masons and their families at Masonic Homes.
The four million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and instilling in the hearts of men ideals for a better tomorrow.
Our Lodge History from "Freemasons in the Sequim-Dungeness Area: 1915-2015" :
You probably know the names of many of the families that helped shape Sequim. There are the Bekkevars, the Cays, the Clarks, the Lotzgesells and so many more. But as historian John Majors discovered, many of these shakers and movers in the community have one thing in common - they also make up the Sequim Masonic Family of Lodge No. 213.
2015 marked the centennial for the Sequim Freemasons after the 20 founding members received permission to form a lodge in Nov. 9, 1915. Sequim's Masonic Lodge has featured an array of people and leaders including scientists, a stuntman, educators, politicians, businessmen, a veterinarian, a lighthouse keeper and more.
The idea of forming a Dungeness lodge was first discussed in 1906 with Port Angeles Lodge No. 69, but nothing happened until nine years later with the Sequim Lodge being chartered in 1915. At first, meetings were held in the second story of the Sequim Tire Shop/Gas Station until the club built its first lodge in 1931 on the southwest corner of Sequim Avenue and Alder Street on land donated by founder Worshipful Master Charles F. Seal . Its current lodge was built in 1987 at 700 S. Fifth Ave. on land donated by John F. Kirner (1958 Master).
The Masons also have several other groups that fall under its umbrella, including the Shriners, the Order of the Eastern Star for women, DeMolay International for boys, the Scottish Rite and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
They also are active in the community as an organization by providing annual college scholarships for Sequim seniors and have awarded nearly $900,000 to about 600 students since 1977. Masons also support numerous local nonprofits and provide free health screenings and identification for children.
While Freemasonry remains one of the oldest fraternal societies with private meetings and secret handshakes and words, to be a member, you just have to ask.
The lodge hosts a public coffee chat every Thursday at 10 a.m.
Get the book: "Freemasons in the Sequim-Dungeness Area: 1915-2015" Editor John Majors. Available at the Sequim Museum & Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St. Cost: $20
Within thirty years, the fraternity had spread throughout Europe and the American Colonies. Freemasonry became very popular in colonial America. George Washington was a Mason, Benjamin Franklin served as the head of the fraternity in Pennsylvania, as did Paul Revere and Joseph Warren in Massachusetts. Other well-known Masons involved with the founding of America included John Hancock, John Sullivan, Lafayette, Baron Fredrick von Stuben, Nathanael Greene, and John Paul Jones. Another Mason, Chief Justice John Marshall, shaped the Supreme Court into its present form.
Over the centuries, Freemasonry has developed into a worldwide fraternity emphasizing personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment via individual involvement and philanthropy. During the late 1700s it was one of the organizations most responsible for spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment: the dignity of man and the liberty of the individual, the right of all persons to worship as they choose, the formation of democratic governments, and the importance of public education. Masons supported the first public schools in both Europe and America.
During the 1800s and early 1900s, Freemasonry grew dramatically. At that time, the government had provided no social "safety net". The Masonic tradition of founding orphanages, homes for widows, and homes for the aged provided the only security many people knew.
Today in North America, the Masonic Fraternity continues this tradition by giving almost $1.5 million each day to causes that range from operating children's hospitals, providing treatment for childhood language disorders, treating eye diseases, funding medical research, contributing to local community service, and providing care to Masons and their families at Masonic Homes.
The four million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and instilling in the hearts of men ideals for a better tomorrow.
Our Lodge History from "Freemasons in the Sequim-Dungeness Area: 1915-2015" :
You probably know the names of many of the families that helped shape Sequim. There are the Bekkevars, the Cays, the Clarks, the Lotzgesells and so many more. But as historian John Majors discovered, many of these shakers and movers in the community have one thing in common - they also make up the Sequim Masonic Family of Lodge No. 213.
2015 marked the centennial for the Sequim Freemasons after the 20 founding members received permission to form a lodge in Nov. 9, 1915. Sequim's Masonic Lodge has featured an array of people and leaders including scientists, a stuntman, educators, politicians, businessmen, a veterinarian, a lighthouse keeper and more.
The idea of forming a Dungeness lodge was first discussed in 1906 with Port Angeles Lodge No. 69, but nothing happened until nine years later with the Sequim Lodge being chartered in 1915. At first, meetings were held in the second story of the Sequim Tire Shop/Gas Station until the club built its first lodge in 1931 on the southwest corner of Sequim Avenue and Alder Street on land donated by founder Worshipful Master Charles F. Seal . Its current lodge was built in 1987 at 700 S. Fifth Ave. on land donated by John F. Kirner (1958 Master).
The Masons also have several other groups that fall under its umbrella, including the Shriners, the Order of the Eastern Star for women, DeMolay International for boys, the Scottish Rite and the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.
They also are active in the community as an organization by providing annual college scholarships for Sequim seniors and have awarded nearly $900,000 to about 600 students since 1977. Masons also support numerous local nonprofits and provide free health screenings and identification for children.
While Freemasonry remains one of the oldest fraternal societies with private meetings and secret handshakes and words, to be a member, you just have to ask.
The lodge hosts a public coffee chat every Thursday at 10 a.m.
Get the book: "Freemasons in the Sequim-Dungeness Area: 1915-2015" Editor John Majors. Available at the Sequim Museum & Arts Center, 175 W. Cedar St. Cost: $20