Masonic History | Historical Light Masonic Podcast

As promised-we got these lives uploaded for all to enjoy again. In this mini episode the hosts of Historical Light chat about a painted memento in Roberts family, chat about some cool Masonic history on his side, and of course ended it off with a 9pm toast!

Dear Brethren our world, much including Freemasonry, is working through a darkened hour. We have seen the prompt and drastic impact that the current COVID-19 virus has played on Masonic meetings and gatherings across the country and globe but this is not the first time the Craft has had to make quick decisions in the best interest of the Brethren. Join us in this episode as the Historical Light hi...

Chivalry! Honor! Friendship! In this postmodern era, the once-sacred idea of what constitutes a friend has been watered down for most by the simple click of an ADD or REMOVE button. Join us with special guests Dylan John Callahan and Casey Pemberton as we explore the ancient Greek tale of Pythagorean mystics Damon and Pythias. The important lessons from that tale have been the central aim of the K...

**Surprise Release** Everyone is headed to the Texas Grand Lodge Session so we decided to drop this one early Just for "Y'all"! This week the hosts of Historical Light have the pleasure to sit down with Brothers Geeg Wiles and Captain Ahab; and yes, we said Brothers. There is one amazing story behind this WWII era wooden Captain that you need to know. https://youtu.be/5TWA2cWWrtM   Remember to giv...

Have you heard the jokes around Freemasonry about "the goat"? Have you heard of the Odd Fellows (IOOF)? Well, in this episode of Historical Light our resident historians tackle both topics head-on with a special guest, Ainslie Heilich. To top things off, Ainslie is our first guest on the show that is not a Freemason, but rather an Odd Fellow. We get to go on a special private tour of an Odd Fellow...

Join Alex and Robert as they chat with Bro. Rob Moore, the lead curator, archivist, and guide for the biggest masonic building in the world! Detroit Masonry began long ago during the military lodge era prior to the American Revolution. Bro. Moore shares insight about those early days of the first British lodges on the American frontier and how they played a role in England's hope to push French co...

In this episode of Historical Light, the hosts are joined by none other than R:.W:. Bro. Jared Stanley, Grand Secretary and Grand Librarian for the Grand Jurisdiction of Mississippi. Bro. Stanley also hosts the very well known YouTube channel "What is a Mason". He joins us this evening to share some insight into his efforts within the archival work at the Grand Lodge. As we all know and can deeply...

This week the Hosts of Historical Light have an enjoyable chat with Brother Justin Jones to discuss the contemporary relevance of Freemasonry of both then and now.

This week the hosts of HL are joined by none other than Brother Angel Millar to discuss his new book, The Three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality: Craftsman, Warrior, Magician and some of this historical research that lead to it.

This week the hosts of Historical Light are joined by Brother Nathan Tweedie this week to cover some of the wonderful histories of Ostego Lodge No. 138. Have you heard of it? Join us to find out more through the fantastic research Brother Tweedie has done on his lodge history.

We are Joined this week by Brother Robert Marshall once again out of Waco Texas and we have some Big News. Check it out!

We highlighted a past Brother from my lodge a few episodes ago, William McClintock, well today we are going to talk about another, LeRoy Hill.  This Brother was actually the first of the area to die in WWI and passed away in action on a battlefield in France.  We recently got the opportunity to do a joint event with the local Legion Post in honor of Brother Hill. Check out this episode to find out...

Historical Light has not been keeping our intended schedule lately. Some of you know the reasons behind that but never the less we are getting back on track! Tonight we are doing a recap on my recent trip to Masonic Con 2018 in Attleboro Mass. where I presented this year on the importance of preserving our Masonic History. We are stoked to have friend and Brother W:. Rob Jackson on the show to hel...

Sorry yall, we are not spotlighting Masonrytoday.com today but still be sure to go check them out. Recording the intro of today's show while in the hospital waiting room.  You may have heard by now that Brother Angelo Mino who you will see featured in the into of Historical Light was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer and is currently in that fight. Additional to that my younger brother passed...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History John Boyd Dunlop is born in 1840. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=2&new_day=05&new_year=2017   Taking a break from the interviews for today to allow time to shwo respect to an important name in my lodges history, William J. McClintock.  He started out as a mysterious frame portrait on the wall in the lodge room.  Afte...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History David Rowland Francis passes away in 1927. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=1&new_day=15&new_year=2017   Today we have R:.W:. Bro. Walter Hunt back on the show who is the Grand Historian for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.  He joins us today to go in depth on a website he has spent the last 8 years working on for the...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History John Edgar Hoover is born in 1895. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=1&new_day=01&new_year=2015   Today we are recapping the highlights of my installation into the East.   Historical Light is brought to you in part by Masonic Revival and viewers like you. Be sure to visit www. MasonicRevival.com to find Quality, Unique,...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History Leon Abbett passes away in 1894. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=12&new_day=4&new_year=2016 Today we Bro. Mitch Denning out of Tennessee.  He recently headed upa project for a lodge documentary for his lodge (Portland Lodge No. 326) which we preaviously featured in Ep 19.  Brother Denning having a background in film d...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe Passes Away in 1935. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=11&new_day=20&new_year=2015   Today we have an amazing chat with Brother Bob Cooper who brings us the history behind Freemasonry in Scotland. This is one you need to see. We do apologize for the video quality of today's episode. Unfo...

  ((Sorry! This Ep was deleted on accident but has been restored))   What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History James Naismith is born in 1861. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=11&new_day=06&new_year=2016   Today we do not have an interview.  Instead we are featuring a documentary done by our friend and Brother Mitch Denning.  He filmed and directed a top notch...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History Francis Baylies is born in 1783. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=10&new_day=16&new_year=2015   Today we sit down with Bro. RJ Johnson and Bro. Nick Johnson.  Look close, you just may have seen these Brothers before ;).  We chat with Bro's Nick and RJ on the topic of Lodge Dues: Then and Now.  Both of these Brothers ha...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History Arthur Edward Waite is born in 1857. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php... Today we chat with Bro. James Morgan III. Bro Morgan is a respected Masonic Historian, Co Host on The Prince Hall Think Tank, as well as the Assoc. W:. Grand Historian and Archivist for the Prince Hall jurisdiction in Washington DC. Today's topic originated...

Please forgive the audio quality this week.  As we recorded on location at the lodge we had to use a cell phone. It is Labor Day weekend and we are all busy with family and friends so we are keeping it short today and will not be featuring an interview. Not to worry though we have several great interviews recorded and ready to go for the episodes to come. Today the family and I spent some time up...

What happened in Masonic History Today? Due to such an engaging interview the time ran a bit lengthy this week so decided to cut the MasonryToday article.  They will be back next time but until then pay them a visit at www. MasonryToday.com   In this episode, we chat this time with Dylan Kuhlman, the Archivist for the Grand Lodge of Kansas who gives an inside perspective of the progress in archive...