Freemasonry | Definition, History, Stages, Lodges, & Facts
WEBSep 10, 2024 · National organized Freemasonry began in 1717 with the founding of the Grand Lodge—an association of Masonic lodges—in England. However, Freemason societies have existed for much longer. The most popular theory is that Freemasonry emerged out of the stonemasonry guilds of the Middle Ages .
Masonic lodge - Wikipedia
WEBA Masonic lodge, also called a private lodge or constituent lodge, is the basic organisational unit of Freemasonry. It is also a commonly used term for a building where Freemasons meet and hold their meetings.
History of Freemasonry - Wikipedia
WEBFreemasonry's long history includes its early development from organised bodies of operative stonemasons to the modern system of speculative lodges organised around regional or national "Grand Lodges".
History of Masonic Grand Lodges in North America - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a chronology of the formation of "regular" or "mainstream" Masonic Grand Lodges in North America, descending from the Premier Grand Lodge of England or its rival, the Antient Grand Lodge of England.
7 Things You May Not Know About Freemasons | HISTORY
WEBDec 9, 2020 · Famous Freemasons can be found throughout history: George Washington was a Master Mason, and Benjamin Franklin was a founding member of the first Masonic Lodge in America.
A Historical Timeline of Freemasonry (Origins to Modern Day)
WEBFrom the medieval stonemason guilds to the formation of the Grand Lodge of England and the significant roles played by our members in pivotal historical events, this timeline underscores our enduring principles of brotherhood, charity, and moral development.
Researching A Lodge Or Chapter History - Museum of …
WEBIf you’re interested in finding out about the history of a masonic lodge or chapter, this guide is for you. Read on to discover what we hold in our archives and how we can help …
Freemasonry: Facts & Related Content - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBFreemasonry, the teachings and practices of the fraternal order of Free and Accepted Masons, the largest worldwide secret society. Spread by the advance of the British Empire, Freemasonry remains most popular in the British Isles and in other countries originally within the empire.
Freemasons: History, facts and myths | Live Science
WEBJan 21, 2022 · The Masonic lodge he established was the first African American lodge in the United States, and became the basis for the many other Black lodges that subsequently sprang up.
History of Masons in Texas traces back to founders of Republic
WEBMay 23, 2022 · On March 1, 1835, a meeting to organize the first Masonic Lodge in Texas had been held under a large oak tree in a wild peach grove near Brazoria, former West Columbia school teacher Creighton wrote in his 1975 book, “A Narrative History of …