The creation in 1833 of the United Ancient Order of Druids was the result of a split in the Ancient Order of Druids; a significant part of the members decided to create a druidic order more open to different social classes, structured as a benefit society and registered by government.[1] During the first decades, the UAOD kept the same emblem as the AOD (a shield with three oaks surrounded by a Celtic warrior and a druid), changing the motto to united to assist. Very soon, the UAOD proved to be a great success and many of its members travelling abroad created new lodges in United States of America (1839), Australia (1851), New Zealand, and the German empire (1872). In 1858, the UAOD separated itself in two parts, and a new fraternal society, the Order of Druids was created.[2] After World War II the organisation faded, as the generalisation of the welfare state provided people with all that was its purpose. Its last Lodge in England, "Caracus", closed in 1999 but the UAOD still remains in several countries as the United States, Australia, Germany, and Northern European countries.
United Statesedit
The George Washington Lodge #1, the first lodge in the United States, was established in New York City in 1839. By 1979 the group was apparently defunct as a national organization.[3] Despite the decentralization of the U.A.O.D. as a national organization, the United Ancient Order of Druids of California (or simply "Druids of California")--founded in Placerville, CA by Fredrick Sieg in the nineteenth century—continues to exist. It is governed by a "Grand Grove" with coordinated 13 subsidiary Groves and numerous Circles spread across the state. California Grove No. 1 was officially reinstated in Placerville, CA in 2017-18 and continues to enjoy a modest membership as of 2019. The stated mission of the Druids of California is "to promote knowledge, unity, and peace".[4]
Australia and New Zealandedit
A Druids Lodge was established in Melbourne in 1851.[5] By 1877 a number of lodges existed in Adelaide: The Adelaide, The Sir James Fergusson, The Allied, The Peace Lodge, the Duke of Brunswick, the Duke of Leinster, the Prince of Wales, The Albert, The Royal and the Adelaide lodge, with a total of 862 members.[6]
A Druids Lodge was established in Wellington in 1879 as the Excelsior Lodge. Its members were drawn from many sectors of New Zealand society and the Wellington Grand Lodge, known as Druids’ Chambers, was their headquarters. Despite diminishing influence and a reduced membership in later years, the society remained a significant organisation until it closed in 1995.[7]
In 1872, American Druids undertook the task to bring Druidism to the German empire. Joseph Hafky was in charge of charter several Lodges in Berlin, Bremerhaven and Stuttgart.
As the implantation of druidic lodges in the German empire was a success, inspiring some northern European countries to create their own UAOD Grand Lodges: Sweden (1906), Denmark (1924), Norway (1935) and more recently Iceland (1996).
^"United Ancient Order of Druids—Adelaide District", "The South Australian Advertiser", 22 Jan 1877
^"Druids’ Chambers", "Wellington Heritage - Wellington City Council",12 Aug 2016
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This article s lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article May 2023 The United Ancient Order of Druids UAOD is a fraternal organisation founded in England in 1833 after a schism with the Ancient Order of Druids Its motto is United to assist United Ancient Order of DruidsAbbreviationUAODFormation1833TypeFraternity and Friendly societyHeadquartersUnited KingdomWebsitehttp igld net Contents 1 History 2 United States 3 Australia and New Zealand 4 Germany 5 Sweden Denmark Norway and Iceland 6 Switzerland 7 Notable members 8 Bibliography 9 See also 9 1 Notes 10 External linksHistory editThe creation in 1833 of the United Ancient Order of Druids was the result of a split in the Ancient Order of Druids a significant part of the members decided to create a druidic order more open to different social classes structured as a benefit society and registered by government 1 During the first decades the UAOD kept the same emblem as the AOD a shield with three oaks surrounded by a Celtic warrior and a druid changing the motto to united to assist Very soon the UAOD proved to be a great success and many of its members travelling abroad created new lodges in United States of America 1839 Australia 1851 New Zealand and the German empire 1872 In 1858 the UAOD separated itself in two parts and a new fraternal society the Order of Druids was created 2 After World War II the organisation faded as the generalisation of the welfare state provided people with all that was its purpose Its last Lodge in England Caracus closed in 1999 but the UAOD still remains in several countries as the United States Australia Germany and Northern European countries United States edit nbsp Frederick Sieg founder of the UAOD in California The George Washington Lodge 1 the first lodge in the United States was established in New York City in 1839 By 1979 the group was apparently defunct as a national organization 3 Despite the decentralization of the U A O D as a national organization the United Ancient Order of Druids of California or simply Druids of California founded in Placerville CA by Fredrick Sieg in the nineteenth century continues to exist It is governed by a Grand Grove with coordinated 13 subsidiary Groves and numerous Circles spread across the state California Grove No 1 was officially reinstated in Placerville CA in 2017 18 and continues to enjoy a modest membership as of 2019 The stated mission of the Druids of California is to promote knowledge unity and peace 4 Australia and New Zealand edit nbsp Druid certificate for UAOD New Zealand A Druids Lodge was established in Melbourne in 1851 5 By 1877 a number of lodges existed in Adelaide The Adelaide The Sir James Fergusson The Allied The Peace Lodge the Duke of Brunswick the Duke of Leinster the Prince of Wales The Albert The Royal and the Adelaide lodge with a total of 862 members 6 A Druids Lodge was established in Wellington in 1879 as the Excelsior Lodge Its members were drawn from many sectors of New Zealand society and the Wellington Grand Lodge known as Druids Chambers was their headquarters Despite diminishing influence and a reduced membership in later years the society remained a significant organisation until it closed in 1995 7 Germany editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2022 Learn how and when to remove this message In 1872 American Druids undertook the task to bring Druidism to the German empire Joseph Hafky was in charge of charter several Lodges in Berlin Bremerhaven and Stuttgart Sweden Denmark Norway and Iceland editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2022 Learn how and when to remove this message As the implantation of druidic lodges in the German empire was a success inspiring some northern European countries to create their own UAOD Grand Lodges Sweden 1906 Denmark 1924 Norway 1935 and more recently Iceland 1996 Switzerland editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2022 Learn how and when to remove this message In 1976 the first UAOD lodge was created in Switzerland citation needed Notable members editFrederick Sieg 1815 1888 founder of the UAOD in California Byron B Brainard 1894 1940 city council member Los Angeles California Bibliography editPeter Clark British Clubs and Societies 1580 1680 New York Oxford University Press 2000 Ronald Hutton Blood and Mistletoe The History of the Druids in Britain New Haven Yale University Press 2009 Wilhelm North Who Was Henry Hurle the Founder of the A O D London 1932 Victoria Solt Dennis Friendly and Fraternal Societies their badges and regalia London 2008 See also editFriendly society Druidry modern Ancient Order of Druids Order of Druids Secret society Notes edit Ronald Hutton Blood and Mistletoe The History of the Druids in Britain New Haven Yale University Press 2009 Victoria Solt Dennis Friendly and Fraternal Societies their badges and regalia London 2008 p 107 Alvin J Schmidt Fraternal Orders Westport CT Greenwood Press 1930 pp 93 4 Druids of California californiadruids org International Grand Lodge of Druidism website United Ancient Order of Druids Adelaide District The South Australian Advertiser 22 Jan 1877 Druids Chambers Wellington Heritage Wellington City Council 12 Aug 2016External links editDruids of California United Ancient Order of Druids America United Ancient Order of Druids Germany United Ancient Order of Druids Sweden United Ancient Order of Druids Denmark United Ancient Order of Druids Norway United Ancient Order of Druids Switzerland United 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