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Brother Samuel Colt: Builder, Innovator, and the Spirit of American Industry ⚒️

Samuel Colt (1814–1862) stands as one of the most influential industrialists in American history. He did not inherit success. He engineered it—through failure, persistence, and an unusually modern understanding of manufacturing, branding, and scale. Colt

January 19, 2026 / Jonathan Adcox

Degree at the Gallows – 3rd Degree at the Historic Tombstone Courthouse

🏛️ KING SOLOMON TERRITORIAL LODGE NO. 5 PRESENTS Degree at the Gallows – 3rd Degree Some degrees are witnessed.Others are remembered. King Solomon Territorial Lodge No. 5 is proud to announce the return of one

January 15, 2026 / Jonathan Adcox

When Initiation Becomes an Assembly Line

What One-Day Classes Risk Losing in Freemasonry What is earned is valued. What is scarce is protected. When membership is immediate and effortless, it risks becoming symbolic rather than meaningful. That principle is not unique

December 20, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox

Freemasonry, Conspiracies, and the Truth Behind the Myths

Freemasonry has long occupied a strange place in the public imagination. To some, it is a quiet fraternity focused on charity, moral development, and tradition. To others, it is a shadowy organization whispered about in

December 16, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox

The Ten Pillars of a Mason: A Reflection on Our Daily Work

Brethren, Every generation of Masons inherits the same timeless tools — not of steel and stone, but of character, discipline, and moral purpose. The virtues represented in our teachings are not ornamental philosophy. They are

December 7, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox
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Freemasonry Red Flags: Not Everyone Who Knocks Should Enter Freemasonry

Ten red flags every Mason should recognize before handing over a petition Guarding the West Gate Freemasonry does not thrive on headcount. It thrives on men who sincerely seek Light, who wish to improve themselves

November 5, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox

Curious about Freemasonry? Start Here.

Discover the Light of Freemasonry Freemasonry is a fraternity committed to building better men and stronger communities. If you’ve ever wondered what it is, what it isn’t, or how to get started, we’ve gathered clear

October 7, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox

The Point Within a Circle: A Freemason’s Symbol for Living a Centered Life

What Is the Point Within a Circle? In Freemasonry, symbols are more than decorations—they are tools for learning and living. One powerful example is the Point Within a Circle. This symbol shows a small dot

July 18, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox

Why Charity Is a Core Value in Freemasonry

Why Charity Is a Core Value in Freemasonry Freemasonry is known for its rich traditions, moral teachings, and close-knit brotherhood. But one value that stands out across every Masonic lodge is charity. From funding hospitals

July 3, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox

🏛️ A Proud Legacy in the West: The History of King Solomon Territorial Lodge No. 5, Tombstone AZ

Founding the Lodge – 1881 King Solomon Lodge No. 5, F&AM (Free and Accepted Masons), was established in the rugged Arizona Territory in the mining boomtown of Tombstone on October 11, 1881, under a dispensation

July 2, 2025 / Jonathan Adcox

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KING SOLOMON TERRITORIAL LODGE NO. 5 2nd ANNUAL HAROLD O. LOVE III MEMORIAL 3RD DEGREE

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Letter G

Masonic G…..for God and Geometry The Masonic letter G  reminds us that our every act is done in the sight of the Great Architect of the Universe.  “By letters four and science five, this “G”

Why are goats often interpreted as a Masonic symbol

Why are goats often interpreted as a Masonic symbol? One of the most frequent ways of drawing a Freemason by religious people, in statues and illustrations, etc., is as a being that looks half human

The Order of the Pug

Order of the Pug

The Order of the Pug, or Mopsorden Around 1740, the German sculptor, Johann Joachim Kaendler, master model maker of the Meissen porcelain factory in Germany, was commissioned to create a curious series of sculptures. They

What is Freemasonry

What is Freemasonry

Freemasonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that everyone has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and