The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 (173 years ago) by lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a noted Freemason, and adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873. The order is based on some teachings from the Bible, and is open to people of all religious beliefs. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in 18 countries and approximately 500,000 members under its General Grand Chapter.
Members of the Order of the Eastern Star are aged 18 and older; men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. Originally, a woman would have to be the daughter, widow, wife, sister, or mother of a Master Mason. The Order now allows other relatives as well as allowing Job’s Daughters, Rainbow Girls, and Members of the Organization of Triangles (NY only) to become members when of age.
Bismarck Chapter #11
Meeting: First Tuesday of the Month at 7:00PM
(April-December + 3rd Tuesday in April)
Bismarck Masonic Center: 1009 Basin Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota
Secretary: Tammy Bulman
Queen Esther Chapter #9
Meeting: Second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00PM
(March-December)
Mandan Masonic Center: 1705 Sunset Drive, Mandan, North Dakota
Secretary: Tyler T. Hall, 701-213-7636, queenesther9oes@gmail.com
Mailing Address: Queen Esther 9-OES, c/o Tyler Hall, Secretary, 3111 Marina Rd SE #8, Mandan, ND 58554