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Celebrating 283 years of Freemasonry in South Carolina - First South Carolina Lodge Chartered 1735

Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina - Lexington, South Carolina

Freemasonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. It is dedicated to promoting improvement in the character of its members. A Mason is taught to be a good citizen, to be of good character, & to care for those less fortunate.

Freemasonry traces its roots to the Middle Ages. It is from associations of stone masons, who built the magnificent cathedrals, castles, and monasteries of Europe that the fraternity started. These groups, eventually, began to accept members who were not actual working masons.

They adopted the term "Accepted" Masons, and Freemasonry was born.

Next Grand Lodge Events

WARDENS WORKSHOPS

Saturday, February 23, 2019 for Districts 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-10-
25-26-27-28-29-30, the Wardens’ Workshop will be held at the
Charleston Scottish Rite Center located at 1051 Sam Rittenburg
Boulevard, Charleston. Registration beginning at 8:00 AM.
Meeting starting at 9am until Noon.

Saturday, March 2, 2019 for Districts 9-11-12-13-14-15-16-
17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24, the Wardens’ Workshop will be held
at the Greenville Scottish Rite Center located at 817 Cleveland
Street, Greenville. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM with the
meeting starting at 9:00 AM until Noon.

GRAND LODGE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION
The 282nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina will be held on April 25th & 26th, at the Marriott Hotel located at 299 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29606. Those desiring to stay at the Marriott Hotel, which is the Headquarters Hotel, are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible since there is a limited number of rooms available. Elected Grand Lodge Officers, Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters,
and Committeemen are requested to stay at the Headquarters Hotel and to make their reservations promptly. Each person including Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, and Committeemen are responsible for making their own reservations. Reservations may be made by calling the Marriott Hotel at 864-596-1211. When calling, you must ask for group reservations and identify yourself as being with The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina (Code: LCGLC A for King Bed and GLCGLC B for Double Queen Bed) in order to obtain the special room rate of $159.00 plus tax per night. This will include Breakfast Tickets per person (up to two tickets per
room) for each night reserved. The Religious Service will commence on Thursday, April 25th at 9:00 AM and will be conducted by Reverend and Right Worshipful A. Robert Nix, Grand Chaplain. Following the Religious Service, the Grand Lodge will be officially opened at 10:00 AM by Most Worshipful Michael D. Smith, Sr., Grand Master with the assistance of the Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren. The Annual Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 PM in the Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel.

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Brother Secretaries, Contact MWB Gerald L. Carver at 803-808-4377 to get signed on to the system. You will need to set up a time with him that you can be in front of the computer.

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MWB Michael D. Smith Coin

MWB Michael D. Smith Grand Masters Coin and pins will be available from any Grand Lodge Officer including District Deputy Grand Masters.

MWB Michael D. Smith Pin

MWB Michael D. Smith-Grand Master Coin and Pin are also available for purchase by contacting MWB Gerald L Carver-Grand Secretary at 803-808-4377 or DDGM's and Subordinate Grand Lodge Officers.

MWB Michael D. Smith, Grand Master 2017-2019

It is a distinct honor and privilege to serve our beloved Fraternity in any leadership position. I recognize that leadership has always been based upon the respect given by the membership if for only a short time. Leadership, in any case, is always accompanied by the responsibility to act on behalf one’s peers and to act in the best interest for all.