Discover the rich and illustrious history of one of the oldest social and charitable organizations in the world.
Charity has always been a core principle of Freemasonry and we’re proud of our 230-year history of helping those in need. Our members contribute importantly at a local, national, and global level every year by giving both their time and money to make a real difference to several organizations and communities.
Our forward-looking leadership team is made up of dedicated, focused, and experienced individuals. Working with each other and our members, their knowledge and experience come together to make a difference for the total membership, partners, and communities around the globe.
Prince Hall, one of Boston’s most prominent citizens during the revolutionary period, was the founder of the African Lodge of the Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of Boston, the world’s first lodge of black Freemasonry and the first society in American history devoted to social, political, and economic improvement.
Learn how these humble beginnings grew into one of the oldest social and charitable organizations in the world. We have a thriving community of approximately 300,000 members throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Liberia.
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