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Minnesota Grand Chapter History
The Order of the Eastern Star in Minnesota had its inception in the hearts and minds of our early members,
as the result of visits made to Minnesota by Robert Morris, the founder of the Order, in the late 1860s.
He conferred the Degrees on many of the leading Masons and their wives and from the wonderful
conceptions they received of its beautiful teachings, they were soon eager to have others enjoy its benefit.
His goal was an organization for women that would enable the same friendships, benefits, and support
that Masons enjoy in a Lodge.
His goal was an organization for women that would enable the same friendships, benefits, and support
that Masons enjoy in a Lodge.
Make a Difference, Make it Happen
Minnesota currently has 37 Local Chapters with Cereal #2 in Mankato being the oldest. Minnesota Order of the Eastern Star has a long history supporting community charities, scholarships, and the Minnesota Masonic home.
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Our History: The Order of the Eastern Star
is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Worldwide, there are nearly 400,000 members in Chapters in all 50 states, Canadian provinces, and several countries around the world. The degrees of the Order of the Eastern Star teach us lessons to live by. They are presented in a beautiful ritualistic ceremony designed to not only teach the lesson, but also to portray the noble principles which should adorn the personal lives of Eastern Star members.
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