Measured by its results, san jacinto was one of the decisive battles of the world. Freemasons say they are nothing more than a brotherhood of likeminded individuals who meet regularly for spiritual and intellectual enlightenment. It is not endorsed nor recognized by any grand or subordinate lodge of freemasons. Father of texas autry, gene actor baldwin, henry supreme court justice balfour, lloyd jewelry. Teaming up with veteran homicide detective leon weed sean astin. Apr 6, 20 famous masons, history of masonry, masonic information, masonry in the news 3 comments. The pyre was constructed about three oclock in the afternoon of march 6, and was lighted about five according to francisco antonio ruiz, who went on to report. The major universities in texas were founded by masons. Anson jones last president of the republic of texas holland lodge no. If you are curious about the craft and want to learn more about freemasonry, the links to other masonic websites which offer them are below. Whatever their history, speculation has always been an enjoyable.
The masons of hillcrest lodge had another great trip to the alamo. Freemason books masonic books to read online, download. On april 23, 1883, the texas legislature passed an act authorizing the purchase of the alamo. Santa annas masonic membership confirmed from todays sacramento bee. Plaques erected at the alamo by the masons the portal to.
The making of john waynes 1960 epic film clark, donald, andersen, christopher p. Bro ralph being presented the 70yr mason award from grand lodge officer from the grand lodge of texas. September 24, 2010 by masonic traveler 15 comments. Masons of texas is an online social networking page to promote freemasonry in texas and abroad. The lodge held its meetings for several months in an upperstory room of the long barrack until it moved into its own hall on alamo plaza on june 24, 1848.
Alamo masonic cemetery chartered in 1848, alamo lodge number 44, ancient free and accepted masons, purchased this property in 185354 out of concern for the need of a burial ground for fellow masons. Freemasonry, the teachings and practices of the secret fraternal order of free and accepted masons, the largest worldwide secret society. The freemasons are one of the most secretive and controversial religious groups in the world. Conspiracy theorists see them as a secretive underground movement bent on world domination. Austin attempted to organize a masonic lodge in 1828, when he and six other masons met at. The goal of the program is to create a heightened awareness of the venerable institution. Carolina lodge records destroyed by fire in 1838 james fannin commander at goliad holland lodge no. He, in turn, passed the information on to the governor with a recommendation that the state purchase the building. Discover them all in 101 secrets of the freemasons. The author has isolated them and provided evidence of these. Plaques erected at the alamo by the masons the portal to texas. Spread by the advance of the british empire, freemasonry remains most popular in the british isles and in other countries originally within the empire.
Today the lodge meets almost every wednesday at the san antonio scottish rite auditorium. Click on the thumbnail for a larger view of photos the masons purchased this property in 1853. James bowie the greatest fighter in the southwest loge lhumble chaumiere no. The elaborate secrets of the freemasons are right here. In this article, well take a look inside the world of the freemasons. The runaway scrape, the mass migration of settlers in the aftermath of the alamo, was a dark period in texas history. A tip o the masters hat to christopher hodapp author of one of the best books on freemasonry freemasons for dummies and an all around great guy as wel as a snappy dresser for posting a link to the sacramento bee article over on his blog here i read the sacbee every day, and yet i managed to miss this the. Create a reservation faster than ever, easily view or modify upcoming reservations, and get directions to your rental. Why we remember the alamo the grand lodge of texas.
This has been our 4th straight year to attend this masons only event inside the alamo, where once a year, alamo masonic lodge is allowed to hold a private master masons lodge inside the alamo. Cunningham had as his emblem the alamo mission overlaid with the square and compasses. It was founded as the grand lodge of the republic of texas, a. A tip o the masters hat to christopher hodapp author of one of the best books on freemasonry freemasons for dummies and an all around great guy as wel as a snappy dresser for posting a link to the sacramento bee article over on his blog here. Well, among the ops many delusions along with his false belief that 33 scottish rite freemasons and illuminati are synonymous is the idea the any of the masons at the alamo were 33 to begin with. In fact most of those who defended the alamo were part of the same texas lodge, confided lesley, a volunteer who was running the gift shop that day at the freemasons hall in covent garden, which. Of their administrations, 2 were made up entirely of masons, and the other 2 were made up of at least 80% masons. One of the earliest masonic grounds in texas, alamo masonic cemetery contains the graves of many immigrants who settled in san antonio during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The truth behind the worlds most mysterious society at. Remember the alamo my freemasonry freemason information.
Teaming up with veteran homicide detective leon weed sean astin, they. Freemasons promoted religious toleration and had a liberal philosophy. The lodge was granted a charter by the grand lodge of texas on january 15, 1848. The masonic fraternity, brought to the american colonies in the mideighteenth century, was. I also know that freemasons played an even bigger part in the formation of texas then they did in america. Plaques erected at the alamo by the masons description. General santa anna yes, that one from the alamo was a freemason.
Masonic lodge meeting in the alamo dallas freemasonry. Among the defenders were our masonic brothers james bonham, jim bowie, david crockett, almaron dickenson and col. Dwight stevens, chairman, masonic education and service committee printed in the texas mason, spring 1998, during his year 1998, grand master harry g, cunningham had as his emblem the alamo mission overlaid with the square and compasses. Master masons lodge in the alamo 2015 dallas freemasonry. Money from the sale went to complete a new chancery building for the san antonio diocese. Feel free to download this and use it within any of your multimedia productions to send a message to the powers that be that you are an informed person and not an ignorant sheeple. Drawn from the resources of the handbook of texas and the southwestern historical quarterly, this compilation offers a sampling of some of the many places, people, and events that have shaped the colorful history of the alamo city. The scottish rite was still pretty new, and hadnt really spread very far into the territories. This show is a weekly talk show on the wide world of all things masonic, from movies and books to academia and notables.
Remember the alamo but forget it was a masonic treasure. It also linked freemasonry with the carbonari, an anticlerical revolutionary group active in italy. A full and intriguing account of the rituals, signs and symbols assoc. They admit that it may be perjury, but to them, it is a far greater sin to not protect one of their own. New and prospective members come to alamo lodge to learn about freemasonry.
Jul 12, 2017 the elaborate secrets of the freemasons are right here. There are many themes that are adopted in emulation ritual from platos writings. The first question about freemasonry in texas is how it got here. Dwight stevens, chairman, masonic education and service committee printed in the texas mason, spring 1998 during his year 1998, grand master harry g. The grand lodge of texas, ancient free and accepted masons is the largest of several. Platos philosophy is at the core of modern freemasonry. The freedom of texas from mexico won at san jacinto led to annexation and to the mexican war, resulting in the acquisition by the united states of the states of texas, new mexico, arizona, nebraska, california, utah and parts of colorado, wyoming, kansas and oklahoma. The books are full text and readable online free of charge. Drawing topics from the rfreemasonry subreddit, as well as the other masonic networks, the after lodge podcast discusses currentday topics within and without the fraternity. Reports of the morgan affair, together with opposition to jacksonian democracy andrew jackson was a prominent mason, helped fuel an antimasonic movement.
The candidate famous freemasons masons at the alamo oaths, obligations and penalties rays of masonry old tiler talks seven little. The battle of gonzales the texas shot heard around the world the battle of goliad after their surrender every man was massacred the grass war and siege of bexar the battle for san antonio the siege of bexar from a soldier who was there, joseph lopez fall of the alamo santa anna ordered death to the defenders the battle at san jacinto. Masonic central the pod cast for freemasons by freemasons. Freemasons are commanded not to testify truthfully when another mason is on trial. Freemasons present during different stages of the battle of the alamo included james b. The after lodge podcast is the after lodge banter of some men who happen to be freemasons.
A wealthy banker lies ritualistically and brutally murdered. If it something to do with masons, i would like more info. We are constantly reminded of the super stars of famous freemasons which include george washington, ben franklin, mark twain, john wayne, and buzz aldrin just to name a few. A tip o the masters hat to christopher hodapp author of one of the best books on freemasonry. In celebration of the citys tricentennial, the texas state historical association is proud to present this special ebook, san antonio.
Mar 31, 2016 bro ralph being presented the 70yr mason award from grand lodge officer from the grand lodge of texas. Freemasonry in the united states faced political pressure following the 1826 kidnapping of william morgan by freemasons and his subsequent disappearance. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000. Among the nearly 200 defenders who died at the alamo were freemasons james bonham. James rodriguez center dressed as the venerable master of san antonio lodge of perfection with several other 32nd degree members wearing the regalia of knights of st. Review of america unearthed s03e01 secrets of the alamo. It is said that the carbonari affected a love of the catholic religion.
The gallantry of the few texans who defended the alamo was really wondered at by the mexican. The plaque on the left reads, honoring these masons. All 4 texas presidents and vicepresidents were masons. Masons have existed for centuries and if we are to believe their claims, theyve existed covertly for even longer. Genevieve, mo sam houston hero of san jacinto holland lodge no. The grand lodge of texas, ancient free and accepted masons is the largest of several governing bodies of freemasonry in the state of texas, being solely of the ancients tradition and descending from the ancient grand lodge of england, founded in 1751. Alamo masonic cemetery in san antonio, texas find a. The season premiere, s03e01 secrets of the alamo is firmly in the camp of expanding the show beyond da vinci code fans and fringe history true believers with an appeal to patriotism, nationalism, and the and one of the seminal events in the heroic myth of the american frontier. James bonham, james bowie, david crockett, almaron dickenson, william barret travis and those unidentified masons who gave their lives in the battle of the alamo, march 6.
Freemasonry the handbook of texas online texas state. Dec 15, 2012 the lodge held its meetings for several months in an upperstory room of the long barrack until it moved into its own hall on alamo plaza on june 24, 1848. Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. William barret travis the defender of the alamo alabama lodge no. Apr 03, 2012 well, among the ops many delusions along with his false belief that 33 scottish rite freemasons and illuminati are synonymous is the idea the any of the masons at the alamo were 33 to begin with. With sean astin, randy wayne, alex mckenna, richard dutcher. Fredericca hummel 18291854, a native of germany who came to san antonio in 1847. James bonham alamo defender and last messenger to leave the alamo and return so. Photograph of plaques on the wall of the alamo, dedicated by the local san antonio masons groups to honor the defenders of the alamo who were masons. James bonham, james bowie, david crockett, almaron dickenson, william barret travis. The doors are guarded by texas state troopers to ensure the privacy of the event. The bankers daughter and only heir, rana alex mckenna, calls upon cyrus rothwell randy wayne, a brilliant but eccentric freelance writer, to assist in the investigation. Carter, it was founded as the grand lodge of the republic of texas, a.
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