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Gordon Cooper: A Mason Among the Stars
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When Americans looked to the heavens during the Space Race, they saw heroes in helmets and space suits. One of them, astronaut Leroy “Gordon” Cooper, was also a proud Freemason whose journey carried the Square and Compasses farther than ever before.
Born in Oklahoma in 1927, Cooper served as a test pilot before joining NASA’s Mercury program. In 1963, he piloted Faith 7, the final Mercury mission, orbiting the Earth 22 times. Two years later, he commanded Gemini 5, helping pave the way for the Apollo missions that would eventually reach the Moon…
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Register For The Grand Master’s Class
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The Grand Master’s Class is coming up quick! It will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Grand Lodge, Boston. To help better prepare for the day, all members of the Valley of Boston wishing to attend must fill out the registration form.
Our Fall Class is a great time to rekindle old friendships and make new ones. On top of the amazing degrees our cast and production team will put on, breakfast, lunch, and a social period will be provided throughout the day. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m. for both candidates and members…
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Every year on September 26, people across the country celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day, honoring the life and legacy of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Born on this day in 1774, Chapman became a folk hero for his role in spreading apple trees and apple culture across the American frontier.
Johnny Appleseed was more than a wandering planter scattering seeds. He established nurseries, placed them under the care of neighbors, and returned every few years to tend them. His work helped introduce apple trees to wide stretches of the early United States, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and West Virginia, as well as parts of Ontario, Canada…
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Important Dates:
October 11: COD Membership Development Day
October 31: Grand Master’s Class Deadline
November 8: Grand Master’s Class
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