Masonic Research

Please note, there is not ONE historical authority on Freemasonry. There are books of all opinions for your reading and it is ultimately your decision on what is relevant and what is not.

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Grand Lodge of South Carolina
The mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family and country.
The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. It is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in our lives which makes us near and dear to each other.
DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills.
South Carolina 10th Masonic District
The York Rite, is based on the early remnants of Craft Masonry that were practiced in the early 1700’s. There are other Masonic bodies appendant to the York Rite Bodies. Most of which are invitational in nature. Membership in many of them is predicated on membership in the Royal Arch, though some have memberships predicated on other bodies of the York Rite, or membership in all of the York Rite bodies.
Widows Sons Masonic Riders Association
Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth with nearly 200 temples (chapters) in seven countries and thousands of clubs around the world. Our fraternity is open to men of integrity from all walks of life. Shriner’s International also supports Shriner’s Hospitals for Children®, a health system of 22 facilities dedicated to providing pediatric medical care, world-class research and educational opportunities for medical professionals.
The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is the only youth club that teaches what matters most – leadership, confidence, and citizenship. Every day, across the globe, hundreds of thousands of girls come together to laugh, share, and grow through fun events and challenging workshops designed to empower girls of all ages. Along the way, they gather invaluable life skills that help them become the best daughter, sister, student, and friend they can be.
The Order of the Amaranth is a fraternal, social and charitable organization which endeavors to develop the moral character of its members through the teachings of Truth, Faith, Wisdom and Charity. Our membership is open to female relatives of Master Masons and Master Masons themselves.
Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America is a Masonic organization devoted to fostering friendship and fellowship among Freemasons and to all mankind. Our unyielding commitment is to provide a “place in the sun” for those many thousands of victims of Muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular diseases, who through their own means, may not be able to share and enjoy the experiences of life that we so often are able to take for granted.
The mission of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem is to uphold the simple religion of Christ and further his Gospel of “Peace and Good Will upon the Earth.” To do noble deeds and by acts of kindness and works of cheer make the world better and brighter to him or her who in the hour of sorrow and affliction sees nothing but darkness
The South Carolina Masonic Research Society is subordinate to the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina. It exists for the purpose of diffusing the true principles of Freemasonry by promoting, fostering, and conducting Masonic Research and spreading Masonic light.