Contained within our archives are several historic aprons, one with a provenance claiming to be an apron worn by George Washington on his several visits to our lodge and another showing it to originate from the Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1741 which would make it one of the oldest, if not the oldest, apron…
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Saturday, August 22nd, RtWor Wayne Brooks and Wor Ron Childress worked tirelessly to prepare our Sidney E. King murals for mounting. Since one of the murals was painted directly onto the interior wall of a building (seen in the picture, attached), it required a good deal of prep work. 4×4 posts were mounted to the wall/floor…
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Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of the Trestle Board. A Message from the East Many organizations slow down during the summer, but Kilwinning Crosse continues to grow and engage its members and the community. Last month we had a cadre of past District Deputy Grand Masters, Past Masters, members, and entered apprentices…
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It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Brother Carroll Elliott. Brother Carroll was a 53-year Mason who remained an active member of the lodge. His optimistic spirit exemplified what we know masonry to be and his life has undoubtedly touched countless lives bother within and without Freemasonry. We will pay our…
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Thank you to Entered Apprentice Michael Beale, Bro Jerry Brown, WBro Al Clow and Ronnie Walters, and RtWor Wayne Brooks and Tom Lewis for painting the dining hall in preparation for hanging our new portraits. The room looks amazing! We are now prepared to hang the canvas portrait ‘The Battle of Chancellorsville’ and a portrait…
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Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of the Trestle Board. A Message From The East When first installed as Master, I spent some time in reflection in historic Port Royal thinking about the generations of masons that built Kilwinning Crosse and masonry in Virginia. Halfway through my year in the east, I again…
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This is a courtesy reminder of our Fellowcraft degree for Brother Anthony Prothero tomorrow (Monday) at 7pm. The Lectures will be delivered by RtWor Tom Wright and Wor Don Boor from Ashland Lodge. Several brethren and friends from Ashland Lodge will be in attendance, so make sure to grab the hand of a visitor and…
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There are many in our lodge and in our community in need. Some of these needs are public and others are quite private. These trials and afflictions we are destined to endure are a natural part of our travels through this life and it is our commitment as Masons to offer our assistance to every…
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Please CLICK HERE for a full PDF copy of the Trestle Board. A Message From The East Last month we continued to see growth in our lodge through the initiation of 2 new Entered Apprentices and the returning of an EA catechism by Brother Anthony Prothero. Congratulations to newest brothers Michael Beale and Michael Ulrey! …
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This is just a reminder that our pancake breakfasts will be held the Saturday after our Stated. This is to provide ample reminders and updates to our members and visitors. Non-masons and family are welcomed to attend. The breakfast is free, but donations are accepted. Proceeds from all donations will go towards subsidizing new officer’s…
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