Prattville Masonic Lodge #89

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Hope everyone is having a great week!
Little fun historical fact 🤠👍🏻

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Long before the tricorn hat became a symbol of the
American Revolution, it represented something deeper within society honor, station, duty, and character. By the 18th century, the “cocked hat” could be seen everywhere throughout the colonies, worn by gentlemen, tradesmen, soldiers, patriots, and many of the very men who would shape the foundation of a new nation.

Many of America’s Founding Fathers including numerous Freemasons wore the now-famous tricorn as they labored not only for independence, but for the ideals of liberty, morality, self-governance, and brotherhood.

During the Revolution, cockades placed upon these hats became symbols of identity and unity. General George Washington, himself a Freemason, ordered colored cockades to distinguish rank among the Continental forces during a time when uniforms were scarce. Later, black and white cockades symbolized the alliance between America and France a reminder that great causes are never accomplished alone.

Freemasonry has always taught that men of different backgrounds, professions, and beliefs can meet upon the level as Brothers. Much like the patriots of the Revolution who stood shoulder to shoulder for a common purpose, the Craft calls upon good men to unite in the service of virtue, charity, truth, and relief.

The tricorn hat itself has become an enduring image of the Revolutionary era, but the principles beneath it are what truly matter. Beneath those hats stood men willing to sacrifice comfort for freedom, division for unity, and self-interest for the greater good. Those same virtues continue to guide Freemasonry today.

While fashions have changed over the centuries, the working tools of a Mason remain timeless:
to square our actions,
to circumscribe our desires,
and to walk uprightly before God and man.

And somewhere, one can almost imagine our ancient Brethren smiling in approval… because even in the 1700s, they understood an important truth:
Brotherhood never goes out of style.

05/24/2026

Good evening brethren!! Our lodge secretary, brother Grady Weldon, is making these wonderful Masonic rough and smooth ashlar with his 3D printer.
If you are interested in one, please email brother Grady at [email protected]. Cost $20

Hope everyone has a great and safe Memorial Day weekend.

- Worshipful Master of Prattville Lodge #89 F.&A.M.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

We’ve been there before🤣😂 Love y’all brethren! Hope everyone is having a great week🤠👍🏻

A little humor for your Thursday morning.

Have a great day!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our newly raised Master Mason, brother John Collins!!
Thank you all to the brethren that travelled far away to our lodge tonight. Thank you to the Scottish Rite 3° Degree Team for helping us and the wonderful work y’all do! Also, thank you to the grand lodge officers of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Alabama for coming tonight and traveling from far away to help us.
We appreciate y’all and looking forward to seeing everyone again in the future.

- Worshipful Master of Prattville Lodge #89 F.&A.M.

05/13/2026

Last night, our brother secretary Grady Welden and myself had the opportunity to travel to Twin City Lodge #76 and participate in a Master Mason Degree. Congratulations to Bro Rick Daugherty on becomming Alabama's newest Master Mason. As a reminder brethren, please, please be mindful that we have another Master Mason Degree tomorrow night, Thursday, May 14th and we need all hands on deck!
OPEN LODGE @ 5:30PM FOR THE 1ST SECTION. HAVE A MEAL, 2ND SECTION TO FOLLOW.
Let’s show brotherhood by showing up and supporting our brother John Collins in being raised to Master Mason.

Everyone please help us congratulate Bro. Rick Daugherty on being Raised to the Sublime degree of Master Mason at Twin City #76 last night.

Most Worshipful Bro. Drew Barnett and a handful of his Grand Officers were in attendance for the special occasion.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to brother Mario Bertinelli on being raised to the 3° degree Master Mason tonight!!!
He has worked diligently and proficiently at his lessons. Thanks to his teacher, brother Grady.
Thank you to the brethren of Prattville Lodge #89 that made the effort to come help and support our brother Mario.
Also, thank you to the brethren of the Scottish Rite 3° Degree Team for traveling to our lodge and the work y’all do. Again, thank y’all so much! We look forward to seeing y’all again!
Lastly, thank you to our grand lodge officers from the Grand Lodge of F.&A.M. of Alabama for coming tonight as well. Y’all presence is deeply appreciated and welcoming.

To the brethren that was not at lodge tonight, you were missed…. BUT, you have another opportunity to make it happen! We will have another Master Mason raising on May 14th, Thursday of next week.
Brethren, please make the effort to come help your brother. It’s up to all of us! Because that’s what we’re here for! Brotherhood!

05/05/2026

It was a great night at Prattville Lodge #89. In addition to 2 Fellowcraft recitals, we were joined by Brothers Enrique Muhl and Flavio Hernandez from Mexico who were here for training at Maxwell AFB. It was a pleasure to sit in lodge with them and talk about the differences in our two jurisdictions. Now that their training is over they will be returning home to Mexico soon. They presented the Master with a beautiful plaque to commemorate their time with us. They will be missed.