The Cheshire Temple Lodge of Freemasons is one of the oldest lodges in the country. The Grand Lodge of the State of Connecticut was constituted in 1789, the year of George Washington's first inauguration; and was composed of 14 lodges throughout the state. The Cheshire Lodge was the second to petition for a charter, which was granted in 1790. Lodge historian Stephen Eberle of Cheshire will explain the tenets of Freemasonry, discuss the history of the Cheshire Lodge and show pictures. Freemasons embrace the tenets of friendship, morality and brotherly love, using these teachings to better themselves, the community, and each other.
Refreshments are provided.
