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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.

Is the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Connected to Masonry?

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

At a Masonic Funeral, Belonging to the Beyond

The Masonic funeral rite unites Masons and their loved ones in a shared community of symbolism

Tales From a Masonic Pen

Discovering the fraternal life of Mark Twain

How a Filipino Prince Hall Lodge Was Nearly Forgotten

The forgotten history of Prince Hall Masonry’s brief Filipino lodge boom—and long decline—in California.

Prince Hall: America’s Masonic Father Figure

Largely overlooked by historians, Prince Hall remains a towering figure of both Masonic history—and American history

California Prince Hall Masonry: A State of Belonging

Founded in the 1850s and still active today, the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of California is

The Vatican, Freemasonry, and the Long Shadow

Last fall, the Vatican once a gain reiterated its position on Freemasonry—one that’s caused confusion for

Unforgettable: The Masonic Connection to the Forget-Me-Not

The forget-me-not is a Masonic symbol of brotherhood, sacrifice, and remembrance.

A Grand Lodge Archives Project Marks a Masonic Paper Trail

The archived papers of California’s Masonic leaders yield important historical insight into the growth and development

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