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Masonry and the American Revolution

Each year the California Masonic Symposium addresses a Masonic topic in an academic setting.

This year's symposium, "Masonry, Military, and the Emergence of American Democracy," will be held Saturday, June 5 at the San Francisco Scottish Rite Masonic Center.

The symposium will present a portrait of Masonry around the time of the American Revolution - including how Masonry influenced American military leaders, why it was criticized by Thomas Jefferson, and how the fraternal experience changed after the war.

Presenters include

  • Henry Wilson Coil Lecturer Dr. Steven C. Bullock, author of "Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730- 1840"
  • Matthew Crow, co-developer of the UCLA course "Freemasonry, Civil Society, and American Democracy"
  • Dr. Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs, author of "Builders of Empire: Freemasonry and British Imperialism, 1717-1927"
The event is open to Masons and the public at no charge, just complete the registration form to sign up.

Contact Kim Hegg, program coordinator, at 415/292-9111 with any questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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