The Bates County Museum presents: “Freemasonry’s History in Missouri & the Civil War”

Guest speaker Alisha Cole

 The topic of Freemasonry is often accompanied with questions, rumor, and uncertainty. Gain a clear perspective of this fraternal organization through a free program given by Alisha Cole on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at 10:00 am in Robertson Hall at the Bates County Museum.

A special invitation is extended to all area Masons, their families and to all other Masonic affiliated organizations throughout the region. This is an opportunity to learn about the history of Freemasonry, the role it has played in Missouri, the stories of brotherly concern during the Civil War and the strong bonds of brother Masons during the post Civil War era. Information about the history of Freemasonry in Bates County will also be shared.

The Masonic Lodge continues to strengthen the communities of Bates County and they are staunch friends of the Museum. When ‘men & muscle’ is needed, the Museum calls the Masons! This program is designed to inform and to pay honor to the civic contributions the Masonic organizations have and continue to provide.

Alisha Cole has a unique connection to Bates County. She serves with the Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) and first visited Bates County in 2008 when a MHC ‘Charette’ (an assessment of the museum, its collections & exhibits) was conducted. Alisha’s visit here was the first ‘Charette’ she had co-directed and her experience at the Bates County Museum was so productive and positive that she decided that working with the MHC was the career she wanted to pursue.

The Museum is always delighted to welcome Alisha and we are especially excited about the program she has prepared. The public is invited to attend this free program that is both entertaining and educational. Contact the Museum for further information. 660-679-0134

-our thanks to Peggy Buhr