When Catholics first came to America in large numbers, very few people would associate with them. This lead to catholics forming their own societies. The Knights of Columbus and Ancient Order of Hibernians are two such groups. These groups are steeped in history. Join me as I discuss the history of these groups.

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Fraternal orginzations have a long history in this country. Freemasons especially have left a mark in this country's history. Many founding fathers were freemasons. Many have been involved in the Oddfellows. Some have joined the elks. Join me as I discuss the history of these fraternal organizations.

Famous Masons | The Grand Lodge of Maryland. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from mdmasons.org website: https://mdmasons.org/about-md-masons/famous-masons/

Freemasonry | George Washington’s Mount Vernon. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from www.mountvernon.org website: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/freemasonry

Hanes, E. (2016, March 7). 9 Lesser-Known Political Parties | HISTORY. Retrieved May 8, 2026, from HISTORY website: https://www.history.com/articles/election-101-9-lesser-known-political-parties

History. (2017, September 20). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Independent Order of Odd Fellows website: https://odd-fellows.org/history/

History of American Odd Fellowship. (2018, January 6). Retrieved from Independent Order of Odd Fellows website: https://odd-fellows.org/history/wildeys-odd-fellowship/

History of Freemasonry. (n.d.-a). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Massachusetts Freemasons website: https://massfreemasonry.org/what-is-freemasonry/history-of-freemasonry/

History of Freemasonry. (n.d.-b). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Masons of California website: https://freemason.org/history/

Kiefer, J. (2025, June 19). Odd Fellows Notable Members | Historical Figures. Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Independent Order of Odd Fellows website: https://odd-fellows.org/history/notable-odd-fellows

Lilley, G. H. (2020, April 2). A List of Famous Freemasons You Need To See. Retrieved May 8, 2026, from George H Lilley website: https://www.ghlilley.com.au/blogs/news/famous-freemasons?srsltid=AfmBOoqvI0wuOpQoB1I-TH-VdT5pZ1ZuBkjJ1KRDWkH3_VhF1zNjIPwJ

Order of Odd Fellows and Grand United Order of Odd Fellows | Fellowship | A Nation of Joiners | Explore | Join In: Voluntary Assocations in America | Exhibitions at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress. (2026). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from The Library of Congress website: https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/join-in-voluntary-associations-in-america/about-this-exhibition/a-nation-of-joiners/fellowship/order-of-odd-fellows-and-grand-united-order-of-odd-fellows/

Our History. (2025). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Elks.org website: https://www.elks.org/who/ourHistory.cfm

Rotondi, J. P. (2020, December 9). 7 Things You May Not Know About Freemasons | HISTORY. Retrieved May 8, 2026, from HISTORY website: https://www.history.com/articles/freemasons-facts-symbols-handshake-meaning

Stezano, M. (2018, December 19). One Man Exposed the Secrets of the Freemasons. His Disappearance Led to Their Downfall | HISTORY. Retrieved May 8, 2026, from HISTORY website: https://www.history.com/articles/freemason-secrets-revealed

The history of the Oddfellows. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from The Oddfellows website: https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/about/history/

The Stonemasons: History and Origin of Modern Freemasonry. (n.d.). Retrieved May 8, 2026, from Scottish Rite, NMJ website: https://scottishritenmj.org/blog/history-modern-freemasonry

I'm sure many of us know someone who has claimed to have seen a UFO, an Unidentified Flying Object. This phenomenon is nothing new. UFOs have been seen all through out history. They even go back to colonial America. Join me as I discuss the history of UFO sightings in America