Freemasons Host Open House Saturday, October 17, 2015 9:00AM-3:00PM

The Members of Good Samaritan Lodge at the Reading Masonic building comprised largely of Reading and Stoneham residents that belong to a society dedicated to the principle of “making good men better.” They provide opportunities for fellowship, charity, education, and leadership while creating friendship and understanding between men without regard to their nationality, religion, race, background, or opinion to raise awareness of who the Freemasons are and what they do.

Freemasons trace their history back to the stonemason guilds that built Europe’s cathedrals and castles. Organized in Massachusetts over 280 years ago, they have been an integral part of our nation’s history. Men like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thurgood Marshall, Harry S. Truman and John Glenn are among the many famous men who joined the organization before achieving the greatness they are recognized for. Countless other men have made their communities a better place through selfless giving of their time and money. North American Freemasons donate more than $2,000,000 every day to charity; more than 70% benefiting the general public.