Description: philipstown lodge 236 charter 1851. Free & Accepted Masons fraternal organization for benevolent and charitable works.
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Philipstown Lodge #236 received its charter from the Grand Lodge of the State of New York in 1851. It is part of the 1st Westchester/ Putnam District . Masonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. As Free and Accpeted Masons, we trace our origins back to early the 18th century. The traditions and principles of Ancient Freemasonry go back all the way to the builidng of King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem .
Masons are adult men who come from every walk of life. From janitors to presidents, Masons are universally held in high esteem among brethren and fellows. In Philipstown, our brother Masons have served in many capacities. We have had soldiers and generals, ministers and millers, doctors and businessmen.
Freedom and Equality Freedom has always been a core value of Masons. Originally, the Operative Masons (the stoneworkers whose skills created the great architecture of western culture) were free to travel in foreign lands. Historically, most ordinary people never ventured farther than a few miles from the place they were born. But the highly skilled master builders were permitted and paid to travel far and wide.