Overview

Our vision is to use the extensive history of Freemasonry to educate the public about our fraternity and related organizations.  We support the research and publication of accurate historic information about Freemasonry in general.  We are an association of Masons, members of appendant bodies, and regular Masonic organizations including AF&AM and Prince Hall Masonry.  Our focus is the Midwest Region including Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Utah.  The Association presents information and education to the public and provides support for research of Masonic history to professional and academic historians to grow interest in and understanding of Freemasonry.

Association Goals

·         Establish, maintain and staff an historically accurate 1870-1890 era Masonic Lodge in the Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita, Kansas (www.oldcowtown.org ).

·         Increase the knowledge and awareness of impacts and contributions of Masonry on Kansas, the Midwest Region and American history through participation with historical organizations.

·         Promote the growth of Masonry in Kansas, the Midwest Region, Nationally and Internationally.

·         Maintain a public internet presence (www.historicmasonry.org and Facebook).

·         Establish and expand an historic archive program with a pilot project at the Wichita Scottish Rite Center.

·         Support the research, writing and publication of organization histories.

·         Provide history-related programs to Masonic and public organizations.