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Striking Gold: Masonry in the Mother Lode Now

From the ’49ers who helped found California’s Grand Lodge to the colorful characters leading lodge revivals today, California’s Gold Country has long been a rich Masonic vein to mine. Up and down Highway 49, the “Golden Chain Highway,” lodges are tapping into their unique heritage to help chart the path forward for the fraternity. Learn about the new sound coming out of Auburn’s Eureka No. 16, a legendary Nevada County gearhead, and the curious case of a lost Masonic headstone in the latest issue of California Freemason Magazine, this month dedicated to the foothill lodges of California’s Mother Lode.

Be sure to check out the digital issue in the newly redesigned home page. Search for your favorite topics, peruse past issues, and find the latest news from the fraternity all in one convenient place.

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A few highlights from our November/December 2019 issue:

Golden Revival
Celebrating the illustrious history—and glittering future—of Gold Country Masonry.

The Wheelman
From his home in Nevada County, Lee Wilbourne creates some of the world’s most fearsome rides.

Accompany Man
There’s a new sound coming out of Auburn, where a Masonic organist is reaching into the fraternity’s musical history.

And more!
The Pomona Temple Goes Hollywood
Master, Chef
Masonic Education: The Sun, the Moon, and the Master

BONUS!
Want more Gold Country Masonry? Check out Masonic Gold, the stunning new coffee table book chronicling the history and development of 20 historic Masonic lodges of the Mother Lode. The limited-run 8×10-inch book is 164 pages of engrossing photography and storytelling. To learn more and purchase, see californiafreemason.org.

Have feedback you’d like to share? Email editor@freemason.org.