Scepter Lodge #143

Masons (also known as Freemasons) belong to the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world. Today there are more than two million Freemasons in North America. Masons represent virtually every occupation and profession, yet within Freemasonry, they all meet as equals. Masons come from diverse political ideologies, yet meet as friends. Masons come from varied religious beliefs, yet all believe in one God, in religious tolerance, and in individual freedom of thought and conscience.

Many of our Nation's early patriots and founding fathers were Masons . Two of the three men assigned to draft the Declaration of Independence were Masons. Thirteen signers of the Constitution and fourteen Presidents of the United States, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, were Freemasons. The great explorers, Lewis and Clark, were also brother Masons (Masons in History).

One of the most fascinating aspects of Freemasonry is how so many men, from so many different walks of life, can meet together in peace, always conducting their affairs in harmony and friendship, and calling each other "Brother."