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The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a noted Freemason, and adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873.
This is the oldest Black sorority-based women’s organization in America. Queen Esther Chapter No. 1, Order of the Eastern Star, was established at 708 O St. NW, Washington, DC, in the home of Mrs. Georgiana Thomas.
OES Origins. The origins of the Order of the Eastern Star dates back to the mid-19th century. Dr. Rob Morris was a Freemason, Master Mason and Poet Laureate of Masonry, who made it is his mission to share the principles of Masonry with women.
Dr. Rob Morris, the Founder of the Order of the Eastern Star was born in Boston, Massachusetts, August 31, 1818. He became a lawyer, lecturer, educator and instructor in Masonry.
The history of the Order of the Eastern Star is divided into three Eras: The First Era extended from 1850 to 1866, under the leadership of Dr. Rob Morris, Poet Laureate of Masonry. The Second Era extended from 1866 to 1876, under the leadership of Robert Macoy of New York.
The following is a brief article about the history and origins of the Order of the Eastern Star. We’ll take a look at its founders and how it started, and the similarities and differences between Freemasonry and the Eastern Star.
The Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic appendant body affiliated with Prince Hall Freemasonry. It functions as a predominantly African-American equivalent of the mainstream Order of the Eastern Star .
OES FOUNDERS DAY. Friday, December 1, 2023; 5:00 PM 6:00 PM; Most Worshipful Prince Hall Memorial Auditorium 9027 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA, 90003 United States; Google Calendar ICS
Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Chapter, Order Eastern Star, state of Arkansas, … A list of chapters present; a report of the state of several chapters across Arkansas; a treasurer's report; etc. Internal evidence suggests that this was an African American organization.
the Eastern Star, was established at 708 - O Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. in the home of Mrs. Georgiana Thomas. The first Worthy Matron was Sister Martha Welch and the