Ohio Masonry in the U.S. Presidency
In this blog, we explore the backstories of the former leaders of the free world and their ties to Ohio…
Megan RotheNovember 25, 2020
Behind the Masonic Symbols: Square and Compasses
While there are many symbols associated with Freemasonry, none are more universally recognizable than the square and compasses. It is…
Megan RotheNovember 20, 2020
Operative Masons vs. Speculative Masons: What is the Difference?
Discover the history behind Operative Masons, builders of old who physically worked with stone. These men set the foundation for…
Megan RotheNovember 12, 2020
What is the Masonic Cipher?
A cipher is a secret code. Today, online communications often use sophisticated algorithms to encrypt messages and data. In the…
Megan RotheOctober 8, 2020
Celebrating Ohio’s 2020 Lodge Anniversaries
This year marked major milestones for two dozen lodges across Ohio. Looking back on this trying year for Ohio Freemasonry,…
Megan RotheOctober 1, 2020
Behind the Masonic Symbols: The Forget-Me-Not
In this blog, we explore the history behind the forget-me-not, a symbol used in Freemasonry to teach a valuable and…
Megan RotheSeptember 24, 2020
Behind the Masonic Symbols: The Cornerstone
We explore in this blog the history behind the cornerstone, a symbol initiates first learn about in the Entered Apprentice…
Megan RotheSeptember 17, 2020
Most Worshipful Brother Harry S. Truman
Serving as the 33rd President of the United States from 1945-1953, MWB Harry S. Truman is well known for launching…
Megan RotheSeptember 10, 2020
Bro. “Buffalo Bill” Cody: Freemason & Frontiersman
In this week’s blog we spotlight Bro. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, a well-known frontiersman, showman, scout, Pony Express rider,…
Megan RotheAugust 13, 2020
A Dinner with the Omnipotent Oyster
If you read our blog about the curious tradition of the Muskrat Dinner, you may be wondering what other traditions…
Megan RotheJuly 23, 2020