TenMinuteMasonry

  Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most significant figures in American history: George Washington , focusing particularly on his involvement with Freemasonry, along with a few fun facts that you might not know about the man behind the legend. Introduction to George Washington George Washington, born in 1732, was not just the first President of the United States—he was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and a leading Founding Father. But, apart from his public role, Washington had a deep personal connection to Freemasonry, a fraternal organization that has long been associated with secret handshakes, moral teachings, and an awful lot of symbolism. Washington and Freemasonry Washington became a Mason in 1752, when he was just 20 years old. He joined the Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia, cost was 2 pounds 3 shillings, and from that moment, Freemasonry became an integral part of his life. Washington’s Masonic journey was ...