Spring 2025: 175 Years

The Masons of California at 175: State of Evolution

For 175 Years, the Grand Lodge of California has left its mark on the state.

A Timeline of 175 Years of California Masonic History

Since its founding in 1850, California Masonry has had a profound influence on the state we call home.

Behind the Arts and Crafts Movement, a Masonic Influence Of Castles and Clay

Behind the terra-cotta tiles of the arts and crafts, a Masonic influence.

Meet Friend Cult, a Supper Club-Meets-Masonic Lodge Meeting

A night with Friend Cult, the Mason-coded social club for the work-from-home set.

Is the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Connected to Masonry?

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose is a testament to a curious fraternal relative of Freemasonry.

After the L.A. Fires, a Massive Masonic Relief Effort

As the Los Angeles fires upended countless lives, California Masons rallied into action to offer Masonic relief, supplies, and support.

Member Profile: Hector Marroquin

Hector Marroquin on why bringing family into the lodge isn’t just doable, but adds to the Masonic experience.

At the International Conference on Freemasonry, Goats!

The International Conference on Freemasonry shines a light on some strange fraternal pop cultural phenomena—including lodge goats!

Lodge Profile: History in the Making at Sonora No. 887

In Sonora, a historic lodge gets a facelift—and a new call group to call it home.

At the Citrus Heights Health Center, Form Meets Function

How the new Citrus Heights Health Center prioritized residents to award-winning effect.

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