Naturally, Nevada has a full complement of
appendant Masonic bodies ... We have
two "Valleys" of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry - one in Las Vegas and one
in Reno. The Valley of Las Vegas meets on the First Thursday (dark July/August), and the
Valley of Reno meets on the Second Wednesday (dark July/August).
Several organizations of the York Rite of
Freemasonry exist in our state - York Rite is divided into the Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons, the Council of Cryptic Masons, and the Commandery of Knights Templar and its
lady's auxiliary - the Social Order of the Beauceant. Nevada York Rite Masons now have
their own Website.
"The Shrine" - more properly, the
Ancient and Accepted Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, is active in Nevada - with Temples in
both Las Vegas (Zelzah Temple) and in Reno (Kerak Temple).
The Order of the Eastern Star is well
represented by many active ladies in the Silver State, with active chapters throughout the
state.
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