WILMINGTON, MA — The Friendship Lodge (32 Church Street) is holding an Open House on Saturday, October 15, from 9am to 3pm, to raise awareness of who the Freemasons are and what they do.
The Open House will feature kids’ fall activities, including pumpkin painting, crafts, and a bag toss game. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Tour the building, meet some Freemasons, and learn more about the historic fraternity. If you know someone who may be interested in becoming a Freemason, bring them along! Admission is free, but non-perishable food donations for the Food Pantry are appreciated.
Members of Friendship Lodge is comprised largely of Wilmington residents belonging to a society dedicated to the principle of “making good men better” by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, and leadership, while creating friendship and understanding between men without regard to nationality, religion, race, background, or opinion.
Freemasons trace their history back to the stonemason guilds that built Europe’s cathedrals and castles. Organized in Massachusetts over 275 years ago, they have been an integral part of our nation’s history. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thurgood Marshall, and John Glenn are among the many famous men who joined the organization before achieving the greatness they are recognized for. Countless other men have made their communities a better place through selfless giving of their time and money. North American Freemasons donate more than $3,000,000 every day to charity; more than 70% benefiting the general public.
(NOTE: The above information was provided by the Wilmington Freemasons.)
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