Masonic Rings by Fox Jewelry

Masonry is one of the oldest fraternities in the world.  More than likely it began in the middle ages when the stone masons formed a guild when building the castles and cathedrals thruout the world.  They were first officially recognized as a fraternity in 1717 when the first Grand Lodge of England was formed. In the United States, there is a Grand Lodge in each state. Within each state, there are several lodges located within many cities. They are known as a Lodge or Masonic lodge. Sometimes they are referred to as the Blue Lodge. After 1717 Masonry spead quickly to America. Many of our founding Fathers were Masons; George Washington to name one. A picture of his Apron and explanation of the emblems on his Apron are on this page: http://www.pagrandlodge.org/mlam/apron/ Many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were Masons. Masons and Masonry played an important part in the Revolutionary War.

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