Grand Lodge of Missouri
GRAND HISTORIAN’S CORNER
The Bicentennial
Grand Lodge of Missouri 200th Anniversary Plans
By MWB John Hess Grand Historian
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The Grand Lodge of Missouri is celebrating its Bicentennial this year. Several projects are in place or will be in place soon: Bicentennial Lecture Series The last Sunday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Register on your portal or the Grand Lodge website if you are not a Missouri Mason. Upcoming lectures will include: Growing up with Grandpa Harry Truman by Clifton Truman Daniel, The Osage Indians in Missouri by David B. Brown, the Battleship Missouri by Ty Treutelaar, Missouri Masonic Governors by John W. Hess and Early Freemasonry West of the Mississippi by Steve Harrison. All dates and times are subject to change, go to the
The Bicentennial Virtual Lecture Series: Sunday, February 28, 2021
7:00 PM
Sunday, March 28, 2021
7:00 PM
Sunday, April 25, 2021
7:00 PM
Sunday, May 30, 2021
7:00 PM
Sunday, June 27, 2021
7:00 PM
Sunday, July 25, 2021
7:00 PM
Sunday, August 29, 2021
7:00 PM
Sunday, September 26, 2021
7:00 PM
Winter 2021
Missouri Freemasonry Historical Site Tour Passport Book Throughout this booklet you will find places of historical significance for Missouri Freemasonry. Some are Masonic sites, and some are historical sites with Masonic connections. Space is provided so you can log notes on your visit, time, date, and thoughts on the locations. (Available from the Public Relations Committee Mid-January 2021). May be purchased from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Bicentennial History Book Set A reprint of the Centennial History Book along with the printing of the Bicentennial History Book in a two-box set. (Available Late-January) 2021 at a cost of $50.00 for the two-volume hardback set. Books may be preordered from the Grand Lodge of Missouri beginning January 4, 2021. Order form will be on the Grand Lodge website. Bicentennial Jewel Bicentennial Jewel designed by WB Chris Tilley and produced by RWB John Bridegroom with a leather pocket case. Free with attendance at any Bicentennial event approved by the Grand Master. Area Meeting and Bicentennial Banquets These functions are on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More information to come.
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