Masons to host open house at lodge

The Tuscarawas Masonic Lodge No. 59 will open its doors for a public open house on April 13 from noon to 3 p.m.

Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest men’s fraternity in the world. Thirteen signers of the Constitution and 14 presidents of the United States including George Washington were Freemasons. Today, there are more than 2 million Freemasons in North America, 90,000 of which are Ohio Freemasons.

The origins of Freemasonry are rooted in the guilds of stonemasons, who built the castles and cathedrals during the Middle Ages. The tools and objects used by stonemasons have been adapted as symbols in the ceremonies of modern Freemasonry to teach moral lessons. The square and compasses design is the emblem of every Masonic lodge.

Today, Freemasonry is a fraternity that brings together men from various political, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds to work to improve themselves and their communities.

For more information email Tuscarawas Lodge 59 at tusclodge59@gmail.com or visit www.freemason.com.

The lodge is located at 735 N. Wooster Ave. in Dover.