Historical Light Freemasonry Show

Star in the East Lodge is the oldest existing Lodge in New Bedford, Massachusetts, although it was not the first Lodge organized there. This lodge has a crazy past from whaling to the abolitionist movement. In this episode, we are joined by Adam Pimentel and Brian Fernandes of Star In The East Lodge to walk us through the amazing history of their lodge. You won't want to miss this one. Adam's reading: "The history of the Lodge was for many years the history of Freemasonry in this town. It was the central home about whose hearth gathered not only its own members but many visitors. In its history the names of large numbers are entered from other places From every New England and Middle State from nearly everyone in the West and South and from the Pacific Coast; from Nova Scotia, from England, from Scotland, from Ireland, from France, from Germany, from Spain, from the Sandwich Islands, from St Helena, from Australia, from China, names of men unused to our ears besides a long list whose Lodges were not recorded.

When we consider the history of Freemasonry, there are two major points to consider. A) Freemasonry has a strong and proud history that deserved to be preserved and studied. B) Our historical records are largely poorly kept and disappear from our grasp quickly. This is why you hear us preaching the importance of digitizing our records on a regular basis. In this episode, we get to chat with Brother Joe Terry who took on the task of scanning in a good chunk of the archival collection for the Grand Lodge of South Carolina. We will get his perspective of the work and see if he stumbled across any cool historical nuggets along his way! Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast. Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support Interested in purchasing a Book Scanner mentioned in this episode? Get 5% off here: https://shop.czur.com/?ref=keefFuIH Coupon Code: HISTORICALLIGHT

Masonry has a long history of various checks and balances within the order but have you wondered about the history of the dues cards that Masons carry today and how aspects of regularity have been handled throughout the ages? Brothers Jeremy S. Barnes and Michael Radigan, Founders of Copiri Inc. and Amity: travel... safely join us to discuss that very history and even give us some cool insight into how they have brought those aspects of Freemasonry into the modern day! Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support Check out more about Amity and get started today! https://Amity.Copiri.com/ Download the App today! https://Amity.Copiri.com/download    

Masonry has a long and proud tradition of travel. Today, this means traveling to other lodges, meeting new Brothers, and enjoying the differences you find between lodges and jurisdictions. In this episode of the Historical Light Masonic History Podcast, we speak with "The Traveling Man" himself, Jim Hall. Brother Hall hosts another stellar Masonic podcast (The Traveling Man Masonic Podcast). Here we will discuss the show, his travels, and nerd out on the various accounts of Temples and artifacts with historical relevance that he has had the pleasure to witness and enjoy throughout his travels.

In this episode of the Historical Light Masonic History Podcast, we speak with Brother Marvin Fletcher about the history of the Order of DeMolay. DeMolay is a masonic youth organization that was founded in 1919 by Frank S. Land. The organization is named after Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. DeMolay aims to provide young men with leadership training and character development opportunities. Today, the Order of DeMolay has chapters in over 70 countries around the world. Brother Fletcher outlines the general history of the organization, as well as its founding principles and objectives. He also discusses some of the well-known members of DeMolay and get into depth on the overall masonic history of DeMolay.   Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support

Historical Light welcomes our good friend Brother Joe Martinez on the show to guide us through the fascinating history of various Rites of Passage and Initiation throughout the ages.

This episode on Historical Light we will be joined by our good friend Brother Michael Jarzabek who will be sharing the amazing life story of Dr. and Brother James Naismith. The fascinating story of his life goes much deeper than you may have known. Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast. Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community. Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support   

This week on Historical Light we are joined by our friend Daren Kellerman who recently served as the Master of Ceremonies for the first ever Masonic Con Kansas. Join us as we recap this amazing event that came to Kansas for the first time with some never before known behind the scenes details.   Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast.   Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . . #AlexPowers #DarenKellerman #MasonicCon #MCKS #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #History #MasonicHistory #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon   Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode.

This week on Historical Light we are joined by our friends Gerald Sloan, Justin Staley, and Deuce Hayden (the current principle officers of Gardner No. 65) to chat about the history of the Gardner Masonic Temple located in Gardner, KS.   Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast.   Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . . #AlexPowers #GardnerTemple #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #History #MasonicHistory #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon   Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode. 

This week on Historical Light we are joined by our friend Juan Sepulveda to chat about lodge historians and Masonic traveling, but we switch things up a bit with a joint episode. To catch this episode in its entirety you can find the first half on the The Winding Stairs Podcast and the second half right here!   We will still be live around the interview so remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast. Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . . #TWS #TheWindingStairs #JuanSepulveda #AlexPowers #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #History #MasonicHistory #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon   Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode.

This week on Historical Light we will be chatting with an old friend to the show, Brother Angel Millar on his latest book "The Path of the Warrior-Mystic". Join us as we dive deep in this topic and connect the dots to the historical connections in the Craft we can find here.   Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast.   Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . . #AngelMillar #AlexPowers #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #History #MasonicHistory #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon   Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode.

There is a lot of history around Freemasonry and many see our old Temples as a bit "spooky". Others just get spooked by esoterics in general. Together this sets the groundwork on which some draw a connection between Freemasonry and the Paranormal. This week none other than Robert Johnson of the Whence Came You? Podcast joins us to talk Paranormal Freemasonry.   Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast.   Big thanks to all of our Patreon supporters! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . . #Paranormal #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #History #MasonicHistory #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon   Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode.

Did you know that Kansas has a lodge whos membership is made up purely of law enforcement officials? It's true and while not an "old" lodge, they have some pretty cool history.   This week Historical Light welcomes Brothers Cole Presley and Daren Kellerman. These two gents have more than one thing in common. They are both Kansas Masons, both law enforcement officers, both Past Grand Masters of Kansas, AND both founding members of the very first affinity lodge in Kansas, Justice Lodge No. 457. Join us as we learn all about the history of this lodge and how they paved the way for affinity based lodges within the jurisdiction of Kansas.   Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast.   Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . . #GrandLodge #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon   Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used with

It is no secret that American Freemasons have a long standing and unique relationship with our nation's capital. This week Historical Light welcomes Brother Chris B. Ruli as we discuss some of the amazing Masonic history behind Washington, D.C. Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast. Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . #GrandLodge #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode.

This week Historical Light welcomes Brother Chad Kopenski as discuss Reviving the Concept of Personalized Masonry and explore how the personal component of Freemasonry has evolved through the ages.....but we will Actually talk about it this time! (If this reference escapes you, check out our April Fools episode)   Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast.   Thanks to our amazing Patreons! Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . . . #GrandLodge #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode.

This week on Historical Light, We are joined by Brother Cedric Jacobson as our special guest to discuss some of the fascinating history behind the Masonic Lodges while at Refreshment. We will discuss the drinking/tavern culture in America from colonial times and relate that to some of our practices. Brother Jacobson will even attempt to recreate a plausible punch recipe based on receipts found in his Mother Lodge's archives dating from the 1760s-1810!   Bring your favorite beverage and watch the show live starting at 8:00 p.m. CST on YouTube and Facebook. At 9:00, there will be a special live toast that you can take part in.   Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at https://www.HistoricalLight.com/support Come see us in person at Masonic Con Kansas! https://masonicconkansas.com/shop/ . . . . #OnTheLevel #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toast #Patreon   Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episodes

This week on Historical Light, Alex is out so Brother Daren Kellerman (a Past Grand Master of Kansas) is filling in as our special guest host. Joining him will be two distinguished Brothers from the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Kansas: Jeffrey Boykin Sr. (Deputy Grand Master) and Johnnie Eaves (Senior Grand Warden). Brother Daren can be a bit unpredictable and we expect to hear some previously untold stories about Kansas Freemasonry, dive into all things Prince Hall, and have a great time.   Bring your favorite beverage and watch the show live starting at 8:00 p.m. CST on YouTube and Facebook. At 9:00, there will be a special live toast that you can take part in. Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at https://www.HistoricalLight.com/support Come see us in person at Masonic Con Kansas! https://masonicconkansas.com/shop/ . . . . #GrandLodge #KansasFreemasonry #PrinceHall #AFAM #FAM #OnTheLevel #HistoricalLight #Live #MasonicPodcast #Freemasonry #Podcast #Masonic #GrandLodge #Toa

This episode of Historical Light just happened to land on April 1st as we welcome Brother Chad Kopenski to the show. We discuss Reviving the Concept of Personalized Masonry and explore how the personal component of Freemasonry has evolved through the ages....or do we....   Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage at the end of the show for our traditional toast.   Be a part of the Historical Light community through Patreon. Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support

This week Historical Light's live episode falls during the Grand Lodge of Kansas Annual Communication! Will we cancel? Nope, we are going live at Grand Lodge! Join us virtually as always for an enjoyable chat with Most Worshipful Brother Daren Kellerman and Brother James Jack from Scotland.    Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready for our toast.   Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support

This week Historical Light welcomes Brother Dago Rodriguez to share the history of South Pasadena Lodge No. 290 in South Pasadena, CA. In this episode, we will be taking a look at the iconic history of SPML 290 and how they got to where they are today. Remember to have your cannon and favorite beverage ready at 9 pm CST for our live toast. Be a part of the Historical Light community, Join us at www.HistoricalLight.com/support . . .  Music Disclaimer: HL Media LLC holds a license for use of the music used within episode.