A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON AND MASSASOIT FOREST

A great deal of thanks is owed to our Past Supreme Deputy Grand Tall Cedars, Past Grand Tall Cedars, and Members for gathering this information.

The Tall Cedars can be traced back to 1843 when a group of Masons created a fun degree known as the “Ancient and Honorable Rite of Humility.” which is a contrast to the more formal and formalized “Blue Lodge” degrees which emphasize the virtues of a Mason.

Participants were reminded that fun and frolic are important in addition to a dedication to their families, vocations, careers, and communities. Additionally, it imprinted on them that no matter their rank, position, title, or honor, they needed to remain humble.

The Tall Cedars of Lebanon have over 15,000 members spread across 102 forests in North America, and every year many of them gather for their annual convention, which is a week-long celebration filled with exciting events such as organized tours, sporting events, banquets, competitions, and cookouts and more.

Massasoit Forest #91 was established in 1969 through the merging of several other forests and is currently the only forest in Massachusetts, and one of only three in New England. Their meetings are held at the Attleboro Masonic Building, and the group prides itself on providing a fun and relaxing environment where the entire family can have a good time. When and where do the Tall Cedars Meet?

Massasoit Forest meets at Ezekiel Bates Lodge on the first Thursday of every month except July and August, unless otherwise noted. If you’d like to attend a meeting as a guest, please email their secretary (massasoit91@gmail.com).