The Rockport Masonic Center will open its doors to the public on Saturday, March 3rd, beginning at 630pm as part of their 2012 Early Bird Open House. If you’ve ever wondered who the Freemasons are, whether they are the descendants of the Knights Templars, or what the inside of their building looks like, here’s your chance to find out.

The open house will begin with a free supper for interested families at 630pm.

The Rockport Masonic Center is home to Amity Lodge #6 of Camden and St. Paul’s Lodge #82 of Rockport, Keystone Royal Arch Chapter of Masons and Ocean View Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. 

“The 2012 Early Bird Open House is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about Freemasonry to meet and talk with Masons in their community,” said Jeff Sukeforth, Secretary of both Amity & St. Paul’s lodges.  “Although many have heard of us, very few are aware that for over 275 years we have been part of an unbroken tradition of great men who have changed our world in ways both big and small.  Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thurgood Marshall, and John Glenn, for example, all joined the Masons prior to achieving the greatness we recognize them for.  There are countless other great men, whose names are not widely known, that made their families, workplaces, and communities better because they were Masons.  I warmly invite the public to join us on March 3^rd .” 

Freemasonry, the world’s oldest and largest fraternity, seeks to bring together men of every country, religion, race, background, and opinion and develop the bonds of friendship between them.  Through a large variety of North American Masonic philanthropies, approximately $3,000,000 is given to charity every day, 70% of which benefits the general public.  During its initiation ceremony, which uses symbolism and allegory, its members are encouraged to value principles, ethics, and morality and to live their lives accordingly.  By “making good men better,” Freemasonry positively benefits its members, families and communities. 

Please join us at this open house. All men at least 18 years of age and their families are encouraged to attend. Join the members for dinner and casual information session after dinner where all your questions will be answered. FMI on this event please call Jeff at 691-2270.

The center is located at 361 Main Street, Rockport, which is just up the road from the Simonton Corner 4-way stop signs.