Wyoming Masons celebrate 150th anniversary

An organization with a strong and long-lasting presence in Crook County is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month.

The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Wyoming was chartered in Laramie on December 15, 1874. It was followed a few years later by the establishment of Sundance Lodge #9, on December 6, 1887.

In honor of the occasion, the Sundance City Council signed a proclamation honoring the anniversary and recognizing members of the lodge for the many years they have "generously given their time, talents and resources to better their communities".

The proclamation thanked...