Arrow Rock Masonic Lodge #55

08/24/2026

Today marks the 212th anniversary of the destruction of the first White House, US Capitol, and other federal buildings by British Forces during the War of 1812. The White House’s foundation survived the fire and James Hoban, the building’s first architect, returned to rebuild what was then referred to as the “Executive Mansion.” During the 1950s building renovations, President Harry S. Truman authorized the extraction of stones from the White House’s foundation that featured markings made by the building’s first workmen, some of whom were also Freemasons.

These stones were subsequently distributed to different American grand lodges and other national bodies as a public reminder of the building’s history.

Photo: White House stone, Grand Lodge of DC

08/14/2026

A surprise for Brother Brian Flowers Senior Warden of #55 at this evenings Lodge meeting. Worshipful Master Tad Fisher framed and gifted a copy of Brian's recent article in the Missouri Grand Lodge magazine. The article detailed the history of Arrow Rock Masonic Lodge #55 and will hang in the Lodge hall for all to read.

08/12/2026

08/08/2026

Brothers of #55 AF& AM were out last evening at the Arrow Rock community concert. They were selling chances on two unique hand made quilts donated by Bro. Russell Brannon and made by his late wife Sandra Brannon. Tickets are still available so don't wait, grab a #55 Brother to get yours. All proceeds go towards Christmas food baskets for the needy and maintenance of the historic 1850s Lodge Hall.

08/03/2026

Former Missouri Senator Harry S. Truman served as Vice-President of the United States for less than four months (Janurary-April 1945) before succeeding Franklin D. Roosevelt as the 33rd President. During his brief stint as VP, Truman, a Past Grand Master of Missouri, attended the Grand Encampment of Knight Templar’s Easter Sunrise service at the Arlington National amphitheater. The Grand Encampment still holds this annual service but at a new location: the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
Photo: Truman Presidential Library, colorized.

08/03/2026

President William McKinley dressed in Masonic regalia of a Knight Templar. McKinley decided to join Freemasonry after witnessing an act of fraternal charity between two Masons, a Union physician and a wounded Confederate private, during the Civil War. (More on his initiation in a future post.) Like other Masons during this period, he joined other appendant bodies including the Royal Arch and Knights Templar. The latter being Canton Commandery No. 38, Ohio.

Photo: Library of Congress, colorized

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Joe Ward, winner of the $1,000 gift certificate to Osage Gun & Pawn. Thank you to all those who support our efforts in the local community ( due to no internet service in town we couldn't do a FB live)