“The Next Great Mason”, a 15-minute video produced by the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island Free and Accepted Masons.
The video briefly traces the history of Freemasonry from its origins in ancient times through its development in the Middle Ages as a craft guild for builders of Europe’s cathedrals to its evolution as a social organization. The focus of the video is on the philosophy of Freemasonry and its goal of offering men of all faiths the opportunity to join in comradeship and to work together for charitable purposes. Also included is a brief introduction to other Masonic organizations including the Order of the Eastern Star for men and women, the Order of the Rainbow for young women, and the Order of DeMolay for young men.
The video describes Freemasonry’s role in the American Revolution and Rhode Island’s rich Masonic heritage that began in 1749 with the establishment of St. John’s Lodge in Newport.
“Our goal is to provide the public with a comprehensive picture of Freemasonry’s roots, its goals and its successes, such as our work through the Shrine Burn Centers and Orthopedic Hospitals, the Centers for Learning Disabilities through the Scottish Rite organization” said Joseph B. Brearley, Grand Master of Masons for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
The video has been distributed to Masonic Lodges throughout the state and to some public libraries.  To view the video online please choose one of the options below.

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