Among the most interesting and yet least understood fraternal orders in America is the Shriners. Founded in 1871 by a group of masons in New York City, the group is probably best known for the red fez ...

The Shriners of North America have been around since 1872, with the first Shriners Hospitals opening in 1922. The New Mexico Shriners have been here in Albuquerque since 1887, twenty-five years before ...

Driving through downtown Springfield, it's hard to miss the brightly-colored Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, with its arabesque features that stand out from much of the region's architecture. With construction ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...