Texas Masonic History

Featured Stories

Texas and Masons

    History of Masonry in Texas


Masonic Heroes

    Austin, Houston, Travis, Bowie and more


Stephen F. Austin Mural

    Unveiled at the Texas General Land Office

 

Historic Events

    Alamo, Masonic Oak, Goliad and more

 

Ragain's Rifle

    Masonic rifle that predates the Civil War

 

Conservatorship of Lodge Artifacts

    Preserve our Masonic History

 

This is Texas

    Photo Contest

Robert McAlpin Williamson "Three Legged Willie"

Untitled-1.jpgRobert McAlpin Williamson, later to be known as Three Legged Willie, was born in Clarke County, Georgia in 1804 or 1806. He was the son of Peter B. and Ann (McAlpin) Williamson. His mother died shortly after his birth and Robert and a brother were reared by their grandfather Micajah Williamson, who had served in the Continental Army during the revolution of 1776.
 

Goliad Observance

Goliad Observance

1:00 PM - lunch at Goliad Lodge #94
approximately 2:30 PM the Goliad Observance will begin.

113 Franklin
Goliad, TX 77963
Contact:
Glen Mize, Sec.
12627 FM 236
Victoria, TX 77905
Res: 361-572-8704
Cell: 361-550-8849
mizeglenn@aol.com

Date: 
Saturday, 28 March 2009 - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

William Barrett Travis

William Barrett Travis

 

The Battle of Salado Creek, the Dawson Expedition, and the Mier Expedition

The Battle of Salado Creek, the Dawson Expedition, and the Mier Expedition
 


After the defeat of Antonio López de Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, the Mexicans signed the Treaties of Velasco, and it didn’t take long for Santa Anna to regroup and invade Texas again. This time, however, he was not going to risk being captured. Instead of leading the army himself, he sent General Adrian Woll, a Frenchman who had served under Napoleon.

Who was the real Augustus McCrae?

Who was the real Augustus McCrae?

 

Mirabeau B. Lamar, Texas Masonry and Public Education

Mirabeau B. Lamar

Texas Masonry and Public Education

 

John B. Jones - Leader of the Texas Rangers and the Masons of Texas

John B. Jones

Leader of the Texas Rangers and the Masons of Texas

Masons and Texas

Masons and Texas

History and Heritage

Claire Lee Chennault

Claire Lee Chennault

Face of the Flying Tigers

Brother against Brother

Brother Against Brother

When Masons Must Fight Each Other