Freemasonry marks the return of conversations about local history

"The format will remain the same, with a guest speaker presenting the exhibition, lasting approximately one hour, followed by a discussion with the audience, where questions can be asked, doubts raised, and details clarified, to ensure a full understanding of the exhibition. Contributions, insights, and other interpretations from the audience are, of course, welcome," the historian states.

The first conference of this season will take place on the 27th, with the theme "Aveiro, Land of Light and Freedom (1820–1934)", led by Sérgio Coelho, Adjunct Professor at the School of Education/Polytechnic of Porto. He is a member of the Scientific and Technical Council of the ESE/U. of Porto and of the Scientific Committee for the Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Heritage Management. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee for the Master's Degree in Heritage, Arts, and Cultural Tourism, and is an Integrated Researcher at INED/ESSE. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the Portuguese Military History Commission and a National Defense Auditor.

This theme "is the affirmation of liberal (and also Masonic) ideas in Aveiro and Portugal for over 100 years. The city hosted one of the first Masonic lodges outside of the major cities, at Quinta dos Santos Mártires, bringing together illustrious figures such as jurists, military officers, and men of letters who made their mark in the fight against absolutism," explains Francisco Messias.

The 1828 revolt in Aveiro will also be a focus. "The dire consequences for the heroic resisters of absolutism did not extinguish the flame and desire for freedom: José Estêvão, a tribune of Aveiro, and Sebastião Magalhães Lima, of Aveiro roots, rose to Grand Masters of Freemasonry, elevating the city to national prominence. With the Republic, Aveiro became a bastion of progressive ideology, but Salazar's repression forced Freemasonry underground. Remembering this history is recognizing Aveiro as a city of freedom, fraternity, and political vanguard, where Masonic courage left indelible marks."

"The format will remain the same, with a guest speaker presenting the exhibition, lasting approximately one hour, followed by a discussion with the audience, where questions can be asked, doubts raised, and details clarified, to ensure a full understanding of the exhibition. Contributions, insights, and other interpretations from the audience are, of course, welcome," the historian states.

The first conference of this season will take place on the 27th, with the theme "Aveiro, Land of Light and Freedom (1820–1934)", led by Sérgio Coelho, Adjunct Professor at the School of Education/Polytechnic of Porto. He is a member of the Scientific and Technical Council of the ESE/U. of Porto and of the Scientific Committee for the Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Heritage Management. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee for the Master's Degree in Heritage, Arts, and Cultural Tourism, and is an Integrated Researcher at INED/ESSE. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the Portuguese Military History Commission and a National Defense Auditor.

This theme "is the affirmation of liberal (and also Masonic) ideas in Aveiro and Portugal for over 100 years. The city hosted one of the first Masonic lodges outside of the major cities, at Quinta dos Santos Mártires, bringing together illustrious figures such as jurists, military officers, and men of letters who made their mark in the fight against absolutism," explains Francisco Messias.

The 1828 revolt in Aveiro will also be a focus. "The dire consequences for the heroic resisters of absolutism did not extinguish the flame and desire for freedom: José Estêvão, a tribune of Aveiro, and Sebastião Magalhães Lima, of Aveiro roots, rose to Grand Masters of Freemasonry, elevating the city to national prominence. With the Republic, Aveiro became a bastion of progressive ideology, but Salazar's repression forced Freemasonry underground. Remembering this history is recognizing Aveiro as a city of freedom, fraternity, and political vanguard, where Masonic courage left indelible marks."

"The format will remain the same, with a guest speaker presenting the exhibition, lasting approximately one hour, followed by a discussion with the audience, where questions can be asked, doubts raised, and details clarified, to ensure a full understanding of the exhibition. Contributions, insights, and other interpretations from the audience are, of course, welcome," the historian states.

The first conference of this season will take place on the 27th, with the theme "Aveiro, Land of Light and Freedom (1820–1934)", led by Sérgio Coelho, Adjunct Professor at the School of Education/Polytechnic of Porto. He is a member of the Scientific and Technical Council of the ESE/U. of Porto and of the Scientific Committee for the Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Heritage Management. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee for the Master's Degree in Heritage, Arts, and Cultural Tourism, and is an Integrated Researcher at INED/ESSE. He is also a member of the Scientific Committee of the Portuguese Military History Commission and a National Defense Auditor.

This theme "is the affirmation of liberal (and also Masonic) ideas in Aveiro and Portugal for over 100 years. The city hosted one of the first Masonic lodges outside of the major cities, at Quinta dos Santos Mártires, bringing together illustrious figures such as jurists, military officers, and men of letters who made their mark in the fight against absolutism," explains Francisco Messias.

The 1828 revolt in Aveiro will also be a focus. "The dire consequences for the heroic resisters of absolutism did not extinguish the flame and desire for freedom: José Estêvão, a tribune of Aveiro, and Sebastião Magalhães Lima, of Aveiro roots, rose to Grand Masters of Freemasonry, elevating the city to national prominence. With the Republic, Aveiro became a bastion of progressive ideology, but Salazar's repression forced Freemasonry underground. Remembering this history is recognizing Aveiro as a city of freedom, fraternity, and political vanguard, where Masonic courage left indelible marks."