Kit Carson

Davy Crockett

My New Book — Freemasons at Oak Island

Kindle Pre-Sale at http://amzn.to/1Ex8LCb

I've been studying the relationship between the legend (and possible treasure) on Oak Island for years — well before the History Channel got there.  I wrote a couple of magazine articles about it and then, sometime in 2013, I started giving a presentation* about it.  I've given it in everything from small Lodges to large auditoriums.  It has been well received and I keep getting invitations to give it at various events. 

I'm grateful for the attention it has gotten, but I'm also my own worst critic. I keep tweaking the thing but there is one big change I really have to make. It's too long.  There is too much material, too many connections and too much history, but it's all important for the overall understanding of the legend and its Masonic connections. 

My goal is to get the time down to 40 minutes (from an hour).  So I'm very carefully performing some major surgery on the presentation in an effort to get the time down while keeping as much material in it as possible.  There are, however, a few places I have to make some tough decisions and leave out some of the material.  It's just unavoidable since I'm trying to cut it by a third. 

While going through this process I have also gone back to my previous articles and notes, added to them significantly and put the entire story together in book form, with none of the history or pertinent information left out.

As books go, it's pretty small — about 60 pages.  This has a great advantage: a low price.  The Kindle version is 99 cents.  I hope to keep the paperback version very low also.  My goal is that when you're reading the book at Starbucks, the coffee will cost more than the book.  We'll see.

There are countless theories about Oak Island.  Anything you see will allude to Masonic involvement but most articles, books and shows don't go into it in depth or they just flat out get it wrong.  This small book lays out every connection to the Freemasons, including parallels to Scottish Rite and York Rite degrees that are uncanny.  As the book puts it, "For over two centuries a small patch of land on an obscure island has baffled treasure hunters and scientists alike.  Tantalizing clues indicate it may be the site of the world's greatest treasure, or it might be history's most elaborate hoax.  Speculation about who is responsible for its puzzling origin runs the gamut from pirates to space aliens; but when the facts are laid out the evidence on mysterious and enigmatic Oak Island points to one group... the Freemasons."  No other book that I know of has looked at this baffling place strictly from the viewpoint of the Freemasons.  If you are a member of the Fraternity or have any interest in Oak Island, it's worth a look.

Both the Kindle and paperback versions will be available by mid-June.  You can pre-order that expensive 99¢ kindle version at this site: http://amzn.to/1Ex8LCb

*If you are interested in having my presentation in your Lodge or other event, please contact me at oneminutemason@gmail.com

Will The Real Thomas Hart Benton Please Stand Up?

From top, left to right: Senator Benton, General Benton,
Benton the artist and a section of his infamous mural.

Lodge Operative 150

Chartered May 7, 1781, Lodge Operative 150 of Aberdeen, Scotland consisted only of Brothers who were or had been operative Masons.  For years, many of its members traveled to build stone structures worldwide, especially in the USA.  Although today the Lodge no longer consists exclusively of operative Masons, it honors its heritage. Each year it installs its incoming Master with an apron given to a traveling Brother coming back from the US in the early 20th century.  The apron bears the insignia of a US Master and is used to honor Lodge Operative's role in the "American trade."  The Brothers of the Lodge have left its legacy throughout the world.  According to its documentation, Lodge Brothers have played a significant role in erecting the following stone edifices: The Paris Opera House, the London Bridge, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, the State Capital Building in Texas, the foundations and lower level of Freemasons Hall in Edinburgh, the Marischal College (the second largest granite building in the world) and many others.

Brothers Across The Span Of Time

From the Whence Came You Podcast (http://bit.ly/1vFT48W):

Oak Island Presentation, Freeport, Illinois

Event: Dinner & Presentation - Open to the public

Mystery of Oak Island - Masonic Connections to a Real National Treasure Site
When: February 28th, 2015 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Valley of Freeport / 305 W. Stephenson, Freeport, IL
Cost: $15 per person or $29 per couple
Dress Code: Business Casual
R.S.V.P. by phone, mail or online at www.freeportmasonictemple.org

Preface

For over two centuries a small patch of land on an obscure island has baffled treasure
hunters and scientists alike.  Tantalizing clues indicate it may be the site of the world's
greatest treasure, or it might be history's most elaborate hoax.  Speculation about who is
responsible for its puzzling origin runs the gamut from pirates to space aliens; but when
the facts are laid out the evidence on mysterious and enigmatic Oak Island points to one
group... the Freemasons.

Guest Speaker

Steve Harrison, 33°, FMLR  Speaker, Author, Editor, Researcher and Fellow

Itinerary

Cocktails & Book Signing 5:30 p.m.
Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Featured Presentation 7:00 p.m.

Dinner

Roast Beef or Pork Loin
Roasted Potatoes
Steamed Vegetable Medley
Salad with dressings
Assorted Rolls
Cheesecake with fruit topping & Coffee