Established 1784
The birthplace of Prince Hall Masonry, home to African Lodge No. 1, the first independent Black Masonic lodge in North America, chartered in Boston.
The Massachusetts Grand Lodge represents the origin point of Prince Hall Freemasonry. Prince Hall and his fourteen brothers were initiated in 1775 and formally chartered African Lodge No. 1 in 1784, establishing the foundation for all Prince Hall Masonry. This jurisdiction maintains the historical significance of being the birthplace of African American Freemasonry and continues the legacy of Prince Hall's vision.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts operates as part of the greater Prince Hall Masonic structure, maintaining connections with Grand Lodges across the United States and internationally. As a Prince Hall jurisdiction, it upholds the principles established by Prince Hall and his successors.
Like all Prince Hall Grand Lodges, this jurisdiction is committed to community service, charitable work, education, and supporting the intellectual and moral development of its members and the communities they serve.
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