THE DEMOULIN BROTHERS: Your Secret Society Superstore (In The 19th Century)

THE DEMOULIN BROTHERS: 

Your Secret Society Superstore 

(In The 19th Century)

This piece was originally published March 12th, 2012.

Fraternal organizations (a.k.a. "Secret Societies" to many outsiders ) are as much a part of our modern cultural fabric as their names are familiar to us via parades, advertising, or perhaps a relative's membership: Shriners, Freemasons, B'nai Brith. Elks, Kwanis, Lion's Club, Rotary International, Knight's Of Columbus and The Loyal Order of Moose are but a few of the names you may have encountered driving past a "Temple" or seeing a sign mentioning a charity benefit "meat raffle."

The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine a.k.a. Shriners

The Independent Order Of Odd Fellows