Distinguished Masons of the American Revolution Poster

The Grand Lodge of Ireland and The Grand Lodge of Scotland were formed in 1725 and 1736 respectively. Freemasonry was exported to the British Colonies in North America by the 1730s – with both the "Antients" and the "Moderns" (as well as the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland) chartering offspring, or "daughter," Lodges, and organizing various Provincial Grand Lodges. After the American Revolution, independent U.S. Grand Lodges formed themselves within each state. Some thought was briefly given to organizing an over-arching "Grand Lodge of the United States," with George Washington (who was a member of a Virginian lodge) as the first Grand Master, but the idea was short-lived. The various state Grand Lodges did not wish to diminish their own authority by agreeing to such a body. Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/pga/item/2003656975/ freemasons masons "distinguished masons" "american revolution" "distinguished masons of the revolution" "famous freemasons" "revolutionary war" "founding fathers" "freemason founding fathers" "george washington" freemasonry "free mason" antients "grand lodge of the united states" "president washington" "president george washington" "virginia lodge" "grand lodge" "american freemasons" "american free masons" "fraternal organization"