Grand Lodge of New York F&AM	TRINITY LODGE No. 12 MASONIC HISTORY No one knows just how old Freemasonry is because the actual origins have been lost in time. Most scholars believe Masonry rose from the guilds of stonemasons who built the majestic castles and cathedrals of the Middle Ages. In 1717, a formal organization was created in England when four Lodges in London joined in forming England’s Grand Lodge. Freemasonry in America was initiated by our early settlers and was supported by men such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Paul Revere and DeWitt Clinton. As a matter of fact, most of Washington’s military staff were Masons. The Grand Lodge of the State of New York was chartered in 1781. We urge you and your family to read Masonic history; it is a vital part of our proud American heritage.
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