Freemasonry, as an organization, traces its roots back to the late 16th to early 17th century in Europe, emerging from the traditions of medieval stonemasons. Initially, these guilds were responsible for educating members in the crafts and ethical practices associated with masonry. However, over time, Freemasonry evolved into a fraternal organization that emphasizes moral uprightness,

APRIL 12, 2024 – APRIL 13, 2024 315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58504 Friday, April 12Show #1 Start: 1:30PMShow #2 Start: 7:00PMSaturday, April 13Show #3 Start: 10:00AMShow #4 Start: 2:00PMShow #5 Start: 7:00PM The Shrine Circus is a circus founded in Detroit, Michigan on Woodward Avenue in 1906. It travels to roughly 120 cities per year in the United

Message from Danny Haugen, Board President at R.E.A. Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center for Children The Robert Asker Scottish Rite Speech Therapy Center in Bismarck is participating in Giving Hearts Day on February 8th.  This is one of the few local North Dakota masonic charities that directly helps North Dakota children, and it is fully funded by

When registered on the website, your information is held private and not distributed outside of our organization. The contact information is used strictly for official Masonic business. When you first register, you will setup your username and password. A short time later, once you have been verified as a dues paying member, your access level

Masonry has both structural and non-structural applications. Structural applications include walls, columns, beams, foundations, load-bearing arches, and others. On the other hand, masonry is also used in non-structural applications such as fireplaces chimneys and veneer systems. Brick and concrete block are the most common types of masonry in use in industrialized nations and may be

Masonry is one of the oldest building crafts in the world. The construction of Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, and medieval cathedrals are all examples of masonry. Early structures used the weight of the masonry itself to stabilize the structure against lateral movements. The types and techniques of masonry used evolved with architectural needs and cultural