Historical Light Freemasonry Show

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 more. Check out our friends at the Gardner (LeRoy Hill) American Legion Post  http://kslegion19.org/leroy-hill/

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 help us with the recap. He was also in attendance this year helps provide another view of the event.

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 away just over a week ago so things have been crazy. I do apologize that we have not been keeping our regular schedule but I hope you can understand why. Tonight we are featuring an interview with Brother and Masonic Author Julian Rees. He is bringing us not only some history behind his publications but a look into the start of the Co- Masonic orders with Le Droit Humain.  This is a very tabu subject for a lot of people but we are not going at this in a debate format instead we are merely taking a look at the history behind it.   Want your company announced on the show? Contact Alex@HistoricalLight.com for more info

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.  After some time of digging I was finally able to match the face in that frame to the name of a past master of Gardner who served a collective twelve years in the East of the ldoge that we had been missing a photo for.  Join us today as we take a deeper look into Brother McClintock and pay our respect.   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, Masonic merchandise that you will be proud to wear. Let’s start a Masonic Revival, Together! Use our Promo code HLIGHT to get FREE shipping! Want your company announ

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 benefit of all Masons.  Join us to learn more about this amazing site MasonicGenealogy.com    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, Masonic merchandise that you will be proud to wear. Let’s start a Masonic Revival, Together! Use our Promo code HLIGHT to get FREE shipping! Want your company announced on the show? Contact Alex@HistoricalLight.com for more information on sponsorship slots. If you enjoy our work here and would like to contribute to the show you can do so on our website www.HistoricalLi

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, Masonic merchandise that you will be proud to wear. Let’s start a Masonic Revival, Together! Use our Promo code HLIGHT to get FREE shipping! As we are nearing 2018 we are accepting applications for new show sponsors.  Contact Alex@HistoricalLight.com for more information. If you enjoy our work here and would like to contribute to the show you can do so on our website www.HistoricalLight.com by clicking on the “Support the Show” tab in the main menu then click on “Donate”. You can easily setup a convenient one time or recurring donation to the show. All proceeds received go directly back into the show to help

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 did an amazing job on the project and joins us today to share a bit of the behind the sceens story with us as well as give some insight on how you could go about doing a similar project for your lodges history.  Dont miss out on this one and make sure to connect with Brother Denning as well as Portland Lodge. Find Brother Denning at: Mitch.Denning1@gmail.com Facebook: @mitchdenning Boo McAfee @mdfilms https://www.facebook.com/Portland-Masonic-Lodge-FAM-326-1817871748431469/ https://lodge326.wordpress.com/ In Episode 20 we annouced we were doing a giveaway to celebrate the milestone.  We received many email

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. Unfortunately Skype got a bad connection during the recording of this interview which resulted in very choppy and frozen video. If you would rather we invite you to check this episode out through the audio podcast version. Stay tuned at we will be having Brother Cooper back on the show very soon to continue the conversation with part two. Find Brother Bob at: http://www.robertldcooper.org http://www.grandlodgescotland.com As episode 20 is a big milestone for us and we are so thankful for your continued support we are doing a giveaway! Head on over to the Historical Light Masonic Research Group on Facebook to get

  ((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 history documentary for Portland Lodge No 326.  This is such a great way to capture your lodges legacy and preserve this history which we here at Historical Light push very heavily.  Stayed tuned as we will be having Brother Denning on a future episode for an interview to go deeper into detail on how this can be done for your lodge and get some behind the scene details on this documentary. Bro. Powers was recently at the 2017 Leadership Academy hosted by the Grand Lodge of Kansas and gives some details on this great event as well. Make sure you come back for episode 20 as we will be annoucing a new Brother

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 have  expressed some feelings on this matter recently and bring some important points of view to consider.  Of course this is a topic that has been discussed many times before but in true Historical Light fashion we take a look at the past to shed some light on the current situation on hand.  Make sure you don't miss this one as we dive deep into the value we place on the Craft.     Check out today's guests Bro's Nick and RJ: Nick Johnson:  The Millenial Freemason Blog http://www.millennialfreemason.com/ RJ Johnson:  The Whence Came You Podcast  http://www.wcypodcast.com/   Historical Light is brought to you i

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 from some research for a family reunion that aided him in stumbling upon some compelling history of Prince Hall Masonry here in Kansas. He went on to write a very well researched paper on the topic titled “A Worthy Adversary”. We are pleased to have him on the show today to cover this great topic. Email: jrmorgan919@aol.com Prince Hall Think Tank airs the last Sunday of each month https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksk... 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, Masonic merchandise that you will be proud to we

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 at the lodge while I was doing some awesome research of our history. My daughter jumps in to present today's article from Masonry Today.com which I was really excited about. We want to make sure and recognize those in Texas enduring the struggle of the hurricane right now. The MSA is accepting donations to support their needs. Please see below for the link to MSA where you can offer your support. Now off to light the grill and spend some time relaxing with the family. See you next time!

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 archives.  The interesting thing about Dylan’s position with the Grand Lodge is that he is actually a Profane!  However, however he is bringing some very impressive experience, dedication, and overall passion to the table and to the mission of saving and sharing the Masonic history within the state of Kansas.  He came in to a mountainous job at hand but has taken it head on.  You will defiantly want to be in on this week’s conversation. www.KansasMason.org http://kansasmason.pastperfectonline.com/ As you may have heard I was featured as a special lunchtime presenter for the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education this past w

What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History Mark Odom Hatfield passes away in 2011. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=8&new_day=07&new_year=2016   In this episode,  we sit down with Bro. Walter H. Hunt, the Grand Historian for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts as he brings us to light on the history of Freemasonry within his state.  You are sure to love this episode as Brother Hunt is another one of those guys you could easily chat with for days.  It is clear to see his passion and devotion to the work of the craft. http://massfreemasonry.org/ http://masonicgenealogy.com/ Alex has another big speaking engagement coming soon on August 19th in Topeka, Ks.  He will be presenting at the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education.  This is a large, respected, and quality conference between 13 midwestern Masonic jurisdictions.  This event is rarely held in Kansas and is featuring a pretty epic speaker line up including Bro. Powers as a special lunchtime presenter who will be

Today's show topic: Webb Lodge No. 1454   What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History John Jacob Astor is born in 1763. http://masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=7&new_day=17&new_year=2015   In this episode,  we sit down with Bro. Matthew Fisher for an enjoyable chat on his lodge, their history, and their integration of the communities history as well.  Make sure you catch this interview as it was very enjoyable and informative.  Brother Fisher's great personality and admiration for the Craft definitely shine through and bring a lot to the table this week!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/webblodge1454/ http://www.webblodge.org/ Gardner Lodge members recently attended a meeting at Topeka Lodge No. 17 where Bro. Powers had a speaking engagement giving an informative presentation on the preservation and recovery of lodge history.  Due to several Gardner members being in attendance for this they surprisingly met the requirements to “steal” their Traveling Gavel.  This gavel (see

Today's show topic: Happy 4th Everyone!   What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History George Michael Cohan is born in 1878. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=7&new_day=03&new_year=2015   In this episode,  Today is a short episode. We do not have an interview included due to not having enough time to allow for editing of an episode that size.  However we do touch on the recently passed TMR 300 celebration in Alexandria, VA.  Did you attend? Let us know what you thought!  St. John's day also recently passed. Gardner Lodge celebrated the occasion by having the lodge attend service together followed by a lodge picnic out at the secretary's amazing homestead.  Did you know the finger of St. John the Baptist is right here in Kansas City?!  For ALL this and not much more join us for this week's episode. Afterwards join the conversation on the Facebook group (Historical Light Masonic Research Group).   Historical Light is brought to you in part by Masonic Revival and viewer

Today's show topic: Best of Waco Lodge No. 92 What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History Nathanael Greene passes away in 1786. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=6&new_day=19&new_year=2016 In this episode,  We have the pleasure of inviting W. Bro. Robert Marshall back on the show.  This time we get a run down of some of his favorite members from the Waco rosters throughout the years.  Bro. Marshall has performed extensive research on the history of his lodge and truly has a passion for it.  You will not want to miss this episode as we travel back in time with Bro. Marshall and get introduced to some amazing and influential Brothers who were all members of Waco lodge! 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, Masonic merchandise that you will be proud to wear. Let’s start a Masonic Revival, Together! Use our Promo code HLIGHT to get FREE shipping! If you enjoy o

Today's show topic is: Ezekiel Bates Lodge in Attleboro, MA. What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History Josiah Williams Begole passes away in 1896. http://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php... In this episode, we get to have a great chat with Bro. Bryan Simmons who is the current Junior Warden of Ezekiel Bates Lodge in Attleboro, MA. And the curator of the Attleboro Masonic Museum. Bryan delivers a well-crafted summary of the grand history of this iconic lodge. He walks us through the amazing collection they were able to compile of historic items from around their amazing five story Temple. They have brought these items back to the light of day and giving them a second chance to tell their tale by transforming an old master's office into a first class Masonic Museum. We also get a chance to get the behind the scene scoop on how Masonic Con came to be and some of the plans for this growing event moving forward. Historical Light is brought to you in part by Masonic Revival and viewers like

Today's show topic is: Kabbalah and Freemasonry Part 1 & Masonic Con 2017 Debriefing. What happened in Masonic History Today? Today in Masonic History Donald Jay “Don” Rickles is born in 1926. http://masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=5&new_day=8&new_year=2015 In this episode,  we have the extreme pleasure of interviewing Bro. Greg Kaminsky of the Occult of Personality Podcast on the history between Kabbalah and Freemasonry.  Bro. Kaminsky is a known and respected speaker on this topic.  More than that he is a true gold mine of information.  This episode is part 1 on this subject matter and Bro. Kaminsky will be covering Kabbalah relating to Freemasonry from that of a Christian perspective.  There will be a part 2 later released in which Bro. Kaminsky will join us once again along with another surprise guest and expert who will be taking it back even further to connect the dots by explaining the Kabbalah history from its origin and the Judaic perspective.  Brethren, there will be a ton of light