Aleppo Shriners

02/05/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: Where do all good Shriners go?

This fun piece was recently added to our collection. Made of a thin celluloid like material, we're very surprised this piece survived from 1912! This would have been worn by Nobles of the Long Beach Shriners Club while welcoming the Nobles from around the country who traveled to Los Angeles for the 1912 Imperial Session.

Pinned to a lapel, with a gentle pull of the string, the fez flips up to reveal the words of welcome!

The phonetic spelling followed a pattern of mottos and phrases used during the Imperial Sessions of the late 1900s and 1910s which we have examples of on other pieces in our collection.

02/05/2026

Your home should be a place of fun and comfort, not hidden dangers. As your children wander around the house, these simple tips can help prevent burns.

Learn more at BeBurnAware.org

02/03/2026

2 things EVERYONE LOVES….
Ice cream and Fezzy

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

Get ready for Imperial coming up in July !
Contact the office FMI & to make your reservations.

01/29/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: the earliest history!

Here's a very exciting find that recently came to us from our Grand Lodge Library; this is the history and bylaws of the Shrine published 1882. That was 10 years after Mecca Temple was founded, 6 years after the Imperial Council was established, but most importantly to us, that was the year Aleppo was founded, which means that this is one of the earliest appearances of Aleppo in a Shrine document!

This includes the fanciful "history" of the "ancient" order which was part of the mystique of the Shrine in its early days. In the years after the First World War, with the passing of the founders, the story would be admitted to be a fabrication developed out of the obsession with the ancient world that gripped the Victorian Age.

We are so pleased to be able to share this very early look at the Shrine!

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

Tickets going fast!

01/26/2026

It’s a snowy Monday in Boston, and the perfect day to get cozy by the fireplace or woodstove with your family. ❄️

While the flames are mesmerizing, especially for small children, they could pose a danger to wandering hands. If your little ones get too close and touch the glass, a serious burn could happen within seconds. Shriners Children's Boston is sharing simple steps so everyone can enjoy the worry-free glow.

01/26/2026

❄️ As temperatures plummet and snow makes an appearance in New England this weekend, Shriners Children's Boston wants families to be careful when out in the wintry weather.

🥶 Children are especially vulnerable to frostbite, as their bodies can lose heat up to four times faster than adults.

🩺 Robert Sheridan, M.D., chief of staff and director of the burn service at Shriners Children's Boston is sharing advice so your family can enjoy winter fun with fewer worries: https://ow.ly/omkt50Y28tb

01/23/2026

February Uniform Units Meeting info below

Please remember - All Ladies are invited to be together with Lady Bobbie in the Potentate's Suite.


ALEPPO UNIFORMED UNITS MEETING
Wednesday – February 4h, 2026
Dear Noble:
The next Uniformed Units Meeting will be held at the Aleppo Shrine, 99 Fordham Road,
Wilmington, MA on Wednesday February 4th, 2026 at 7:00PM in the Harvey J. Waugh Fez Room
The following, plus any other business that may come before us, will be on the agenda.
Please take due notice and govern yourself accordingly!

KINDLY WEAR YOUR FEZ
PLEASE TURN OFF OR SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES THAT MIGHT DISTURB OUR MEETING

• Prayer ~ Noble Geoffrey Trainer
• Pledge of Allegiance ~ Major Carl Ohlson Jr.
• Parades ~ Chief of Staff Paul Watts, Sr.
• Membership ~ Steve Dalrymple
• Marketing and Communication ~ Noble Doug Dodge

• North Shore Shrine Club Installation of Officers ~ Sunday Feb. 15th, 2026 @ 12:00PM ~ Philanthropic Lodge, 62 Pleasant St., Marblehead, MA ~ Famous Fried Shrimp Dinner-Cost $25.00 ~ Noble Mark Lander
• Aleppo Unit’s Re-Enlistment Banquet ~ Wednesday March 4th, 2026 @ 6:00PM – Ladies are Invited
• Motorcycle Expo ~ Saturday March 7th & Sunday March 8th from 10:00AM-6:00PM to be held in the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, Wilmington, MA ~ Noble Cesar Contreras
• Oriental Guide Ceremonial Master Brian Fallon to discuss St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance to be held at Aleppo on March 6th, 2026 @ 6:00PM ~ Cost $30 Peter Pan Musical to be held at Aleppo on Saturday March 28th & Sunday March 29th, 2026 The Grand Master’s Recognition Day to be held at Aleppo on Tuesday June 30th, 2026
• Aleppo High School All Star Football Game ~ Friday June 12th, 2026 ~ Location TBD ~ Football Chairman Jameson Patterson

• Recorder Stephen Eriksen: Feb. 6th to Feb. 8th, 2026 Potentate’s Ball Week-End

• Presentations
• Introductions
• Final Comments by Aleppo Potentate ~ Roger T. Gardiner
If a Head of Unit cannot make this meeting, please send a member of your unit to represent the unit.
Fraternally,
COLONEL DAVID A. FINK
Commanding Officer

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01/22/2026

From the Aleppo Archives: The Imperial Session collection

We realized we had not yet uploaded a large portion of our archive collection, specifically the many documents we have related to the annual Imperial Sessions.

Through the many generous donations (especially Ill. Randy Coe of Kosair Temple who provided us with many archival items) we have amassed a varied selection of official programs, Temple travel brochures and itineraries, local guides, and even some of the items that you might not expect to survive such as event tickets and luggage labels.

Here's more of our collection now available for all to view!

Files related to the annual Imperial Sessions in the collection of the Aleppo Shriners Archives & Museum.