AZ Grand Lodge Library & Museum

AZ Grand Lodge Library & Museum

The George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Masonic Memorial Library & Museum is the Official Library of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Free and Accepted Masons. Our goal is to preserve the rich history of Arizona Freemasonry and Educate the public about the role Freemasonry has played in Arizona's past and continues to play in the present.

  1. Episode 2: Yavapai County Courthouse

    10/29/2025

    Episode 2: Yavapai County Courthouse

    In 1916, citizens were demanding that the old Yavapai County Courthouse on the Prescott Square be torn down because it was ugly and unsafe. The County Court Supervisors accepted a bid to build the courthouse, and on October 19th, 1916 The Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Arizona laid the Cornerstone of the new Courthouse. Frank O. Smith, Superior Court Judge of Yavapai County, gave an Oration about the importance of the event.

    15 min
  2. Episode 1: Bisbee Grand Communication

    09/09/2025

    Episode 1: Bisbee Grand Communication

    In the late 1800's, frontier Freemasonry was alive and well in Arizona. In 1897, Masons from around the State were travelling to Southern Arizona for the annual Communication. The territory was rough, the roads were unimproved and outlaws were abundant. On Tuesday, November 9th 1897, The Grand Lodge of Arizona commenced their sixteenth annual communication in the town of Bisbee......Underground.

    13 min

  3. 09/15/2022

    On the Level #111: Rex Hutchens - Behind The Curtain

    Past Grand Master Rex Hutchens is well known for his books "Bridge to Light" and "Pillars of Wisdom". In this interview, MW Rex tells the story of his travels to the Grand East and through Scottish Rite.

    1h 1m

  4. 09/15/2022

    On the Level #110: Cal Magness - Get Your Pants On

    Brother Cal Magness, Past Grand Lecturer, talks about what it means to be a mason and tells the story of when he got the call.

    17 min

  5. 09/15/2022

    On The Level #109: David Sahady - A Common Thread

    Brother David Sahady talks about his relationship with his Father and his GrandFather and explores is quest to find a common thread with the men in his life in order to gain a better understanding of them.

    33 min

  6. 09/15/2022

    On The Level #108: Gerry Badinger - For The Kids!

    Brother Gerry Badinger, President of the Arizona Masonic Foundation for Children, talks about the importance of protecting children in our society today and how Freemasons have stepped up to the challenge.

    16 min

  7. 06/09/2022

    On the level #107: John Huth - Truman and the Tractor

    Brother John Huth tells the story of his Father talking with Harry Truman about a young man whos father was killed in a tractor accident.

    20 min

  8. 06/09/2022

    On the Level #106: Ralph Lock - Best Thing Ever

    On this day, representatives from Arizona No. 2 presented Ralph with his 70 year Apron - celebrating 70 years as a Freemason. A 3 man team visited Norman to present his apron: Worshipful Master Jason Holbrook, Secretary & Past Master Andrew Warianka and Junior Warden Bo Buchanan. Upon presentation of his Apron, Brother Ralph began to cry and said "This is the best thing that has ever happened to me".

    10 min
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The George Roskruge & S. Barry Casey Masonic Memorial Library & Museum is the Official Library of the Grand Lodge of Arizona Free and Accepted Masons. Our goal is to preserve the rich history of Arizona Freemasonry and Educate the public about the role Freemasonry has played in Arizona's past and continues to play in the present.

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  • Creator
    AZ Grand Lodge Library & Museum
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
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