While helping a recently consolidated lodge with their records this one-of-a-kind Masonic Apron stood out. Plaque Description: Royal Joseph Curtis Great Grandfather, Deacon Joseph Curtis of Hanover, New Hampshire wore this apron while sitting in Lodge with General Lafayettee in Massachusetts at the time of the General’s visit to the states.
To be a part of something so historical is a rare thing. On September 12, 2026 the Grand Lodge of Oregon A.F. & A.M. will be celebrating its 175th Anniversary. Join us at the Masonic Campus in Forest Grove on Sept. 12 for a day of history, community, and celebration. LINK Explore the campus […]
The history of Champoeg No. 27 A. F. & A. M. Masonic Lodge started like most lodges; however, No. 27 took a very serious blow when in 1861 a flood wiped away the entire village of Champoeg including the Masonic Lodge and all of its records. The Great Flood of 1861 There are no known records […]
I wonder if this tree still is standing at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. If it is does anyone know where it stands?
During a several week research project within the Grand Lodge of Oregon A.F. & A.M. Annual Proceedings every once in a while a photograph was added. Usually of the home or a cornerstone ceremony. I was pleased to find this little gem below. Enjoy!
WB Jack Armstrong Papers – Tape Transfer Project Date October 27, 2025 Name of Items Jack Armstrong Papers – Tapes and Recordings Control Number 2023-TAPES-421 Digital Archives Yes Description: In 2023 the Library and Museum received by donation from WB Dan Grey PM Research of Oregon No. 198 several boxes of Masonic […]
Every once in a while, an item comes into the library and museum as a donation that is just a wonderful gift to our archives and to all of us who are Oregon Freemason’s. The added document to this post is such an item. A few days ago, a box with a framed document was […]
Curator and Archivist from GL of Washington shared this newly found item from a recent trip to Philadelphia. Thank you GL of Pennsylvania. This is on the wall of the Philadelphia Masonic Temple. They include a picture of every GL that was in existence at the time their temple was built (1873).
The MWB Robert M. Richmond is always archiving and filing. Here is a wonderful photograph of the Brothers of McKenzie River Lodge #195 in 1991. For some reason this photograph is speaking to me to post. May 2, 1991. McKenzie River Lodge #195 in Eugene. Seated Ken Elliot GM 1990-91, left to right Joseph Lambert, […]
While doing some research for an upcoming project I came across this wonderful small article concerning a very old Masonic Apron. An email has been sent to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum to see if they have any information on this. Source: Oregon Freemason (c) 1954
