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Centennial Salute: A Masonic Boom, 100 Years Later

How a century-old Masonic lodge boom is still reverberating today.

Symbolic Gesture: The First Depictions of Masonry

A new exhibition explains the groundbreaking illustrations in a 300-year-old manuscript.

Brothers to the Rescue: Masons in WWII

During WWI, the Masonic Ambulance Corps was a grassroots effort by Masonic volunteers who were passionate

New Exhibition Shines Light on Past Master’s Jewels

A new exhibition by the Grand Lodge of California puts past master’s jewels under the spotlight.

Why Is St. John the Patron Saint of Freemasonry?

For centuries, Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist have been the patron saints

In Masonry and Magic, Blending Illusion and Wonder

For generations, the world’s greatest magicians have found a second home in Masonry. Why have Masonry

How Richard Potter Vanished From History

For 200 years, magician Richard Potter—once the most famous performer in America, and a Prince Hall

The Masonic Homes of California: 125 Years and Still Growing

This June, the Masonic Homes of California celebrates its sesquicentennial—and reflects on its next chapter of

The Common Denominator

Examining the divisive issue of religion that’s unified the fraternity.

The Unique Charms of California’s Small-Town Masonry

From Ferndale to Big Bear, California’s small-town Masonic lodges have their own unique character—and offer a

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