As can be seen on our “History” page, Dover Lodge has had a rich history throughout the 136 years since it was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Ohio. Dover Brethren have spent countless hours researching and retelling our storied past. But what of the many documentaries and films so prevalent in our world today which endlessly tell the tale of the first Grand Lodge in England? One cannot but hear of the forming of this first Grand Lodge in the year 1717 by four London Lodges already in operation and desiring an over-arching organization.
Fast-forward a full 91 years from that momentous June 24th day in London and you find the creation of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. With nearly a century passing, might it be possible to trace Dover Lodge’s roots through those mists of time? Could we possibly follow our lineage back to those days nearly 300 years ago?
The answer is a resounding “YES” – read on… Continue Reading
