Thursday, May 23, 2019

Did You Know Thursday



Did you know that George Washington was a member of the secret society of Freemasons? He was one of the first apprentices of the Fredericksburg lodge.

28 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Yes, as a matter of fact, I did know that. I am just full of useless information that no one really cares about (grin).

Valerie-Jael said...

Oh yes, we learnt that at school back in England! Hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

I knew it too, though I have no idea when,why or how I learned of it. The Freemasons are a fascinating lot.

nashvillecats2 said...

Something I didn't know Sandra.

Yvonne.

Pat Hatt said...

That one I did know, go movies.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

What Pat said!

Birgit said...

I did know this and found this man quite interesting. I guess no artwork today? You are doing a new theme which will be fun to read:)

CJ Kennedy said...

I think I learned that fact from watching the National Treasure films with Nicholas Cage. :-D

Christine said...

Interesting!

Jamie Ghione said...

No, I did not know that.

Sandra said...

Ha. You are full of information. None of it useless;)

Sandra said...

He's a fascinating individual. I'm learning a lot about him that I didn't know.

Adam said...

A lot of the early ones had their hands in freemasonry

Sandra said...

He is interesting. I'm backing away from the artwork for awhile. I ended up at a couple of 'unsafe' sites.

Sandra said...

I find it fascinating that you learned about George Washington in England.
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra said...

Yes, it sounds like they did.

Sandra said...

He was a fascinating man.

Sandra said...

Heh. Movie trivia.

Sandra said...

They sure are, EC:)

Sandra said...

:)

Jeanie said...

I did know that! Many were involved back then. Not so much now, I think...

Birgit said...

Ewww...that’s not good.

RO said...

Ditto to what Sandra said.(lol) Happy Friyay Elizabeth! RO

RO said...

Don't ask me how, but somehow I remember reading about this in a novel a few years back, and of course I loved knowing a new piece of trivia. Hugs...RO

Lowcarb team member said...

I did not know that.

All the best Jan

Sandra said...

You've got that info locked in:)
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra said...

Historical trivia:)

Magic Love Crow said...

Me too CJ!!! Isn't that funny! LOL!
I like history! Thanks Sandra! Big Hugs!