Hands-On History: Volunteer to Save Our Fraternal Heritage

Fraternal organizations have played a vital role in shaping communities. Yet, much of this rich history is at risk of being lost due to neglect, lack of awareness, and the natural passage of time. This talk will empower members to take simple, practical steps to safeguard their lodge’s history before it disappears. From identifying and preserving important records to implementing basic conservation practices, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to protect their fraternal heritage.

Research for Anyone.

Learn how to contribute to Masonic research by taking seemingly simple tasks and data points to completion. By being every bit as mundane as this sounds, you can reveal meaningful stories. Once there, you get to decide if you want to elevate those stories into greatness by challenging the status quo.

The Imperfect Storm

A new book, The Imperfect Storm, by Steven L. Harrison sheds new light on the most infamous cold case of the 19th Century: the abduction and disappearance of William Morgan.

Bro. Harrison will be presenting how he went about the research for this book and how he crafted the enormous amount of informatiion into a must read book.

Historical Context and the Fraternal Experience

The mysterious literature and objects associated with fraternal orders have attracted members and non- members alike. However, a wealth of knowledge lies beyond the patchwork of sensational lore. Academic interest in these organizations has increased for several decades, emphasizing their critical social and cultural influence. How can members interpret this history?

Using examples curated from the collection of the Oakland Scottish Rite, historian Adam Kendall will examine the fascination with Masonic material culture and provide tools for exploring them within a broader historical context.

Ask Away: An Idiot & A Dummy Answer Anything You Want To Know About Masonry

Brothers Hodapp and Morris will be on tap Friday night at dinner to answer all of your questions about Masonry. Be sure to think of some hard questions to stump them!

Christopher L. Hodapp is the author of Freemasons For Dummies, the worldwide best-selling introduction to the Masonic fraternity

Ask Away: An Indiot & A Dummy Answer Anything You Want To Know About Masonry

Brothers Hodapp and Morris will be on tap Friday night at dinner to answer all of your questions about Masonry. Be sure to think of some hard questions to stump them!

S. Brent Morris is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry, a myth-busting introduction to the history and practice of Freemasonry