Our Lodge
Freemasonry dates to 1717 when several Lodges joined together to form the Grand Lodge of England. In 1733, Henry Price was awarded the charter to form the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, the first in the Western Hemisphere. Paul Revere and Joseph Warren (hero of Bunker Hill) and several founding fathers of our country were Masons. Through the shared experience of Freemasonry we enjoy a unique bond of fellowship with our Brother Freemasons wherever so dispersed.
A Mason is a special kind of friend - a true Brother.
Freemasonry has been described as a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allusion and illustrated by symbols. Freemasons use symbolism to guide self-directed enlightenment that "makes good men better". We espouse three basic principles: brotherly love, relief and truth, which are represent of our goal to live a tolerant and understanding life; to practice charity and lend a helping hand; and to have a firm resolution to always be good and true.
Charity is a core mission. Frank W. Thompson Lodge engages in several important Bedford community events including our support of the Bedford Summer Concert Series and "Bedford Day" in September as well as twice yearly blood drives. The Lodge is proud to provide scholarships to local students going to college. Our Lodge also sponsors Boy Scout Troop 114.
A Mason is a special kind of friend - a true Brother.
Freemasonry has been described as a beautiful system of morality, veiled in allusion and illustrated by symbols. Freemasons use symbolism to guide self-directed enlightenment that "makes good men better". We espouse three basic principles: brotherly love, relief and truth, which are represent of our goal to live a tolerant and understanding life; to practice charity and lend a helping hand; and to have a firm resolution to always be good and true.
Charity is a core mission. Frank W. Thompson Lodge engages in several important Bedford community events including our support of the Bedford Summer Concert Series and "Bedford Day" in September as well as twice yearly blood drives. The Lodge is proud to provide scholarships to local students going to college. Our Lodge also sponsors Boy Scout Troop 114.