Masonic Guides

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to Masonic appendant bodies such as Scottish Rite and York Rite

Masonic Appendant Bodies Explained: Scottish Ri...

What is a Masonic body or appendant body? See how Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shriners, Eastern Star and other organizations relate to the Craft Lodge—and why they are not one...

Masonic Appendant Bodies Explained: Scottish Ri...

What is a Masonic body or appendant body? See how Scottish Rite, York Rite, Shriners, Eastern Star and other organizations relate to the Craft Lodge—and why they are not one...

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a history guide to Prince Hall Freemasonry and African Lodge No. 459

What Is Prince Hall Freemasonry? History, Recog...

Learn what Prince Hall Freemasonry is, how it grew from African Lodge No. 459, how PHA Grand Lodges are governed, and why recognition and visitation vary by jurisdiction.

What Is Prince Hall Freemasonry? History, Recog...

Learn what Prince Hall Freemasonry is, how it grew from African Lodge No. 459, how PHA Grand Lodges are governed, and why recognition and visitation vary by jurisdiction.

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating the Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason degree structure

Degrees of Freemasonry Explained: Entered Appre...

Understand the three Craft degrees—Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason—plus Scottish Rite degrees, the honorary 33° and why degree numbers are not one universal rank ladder.

Degrees of Freemasonry Explained: Entered Appre...

Understand the three Craft degrees—Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason—plus Scottish Rite degrees, the honorary 33° and why degree numbers are not one universal rank ladder.

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to what happens at a Masonic meeting

What Happens at a Masonic Meeting? Business, Ri...

What happens at a Masonic meeting? Learn the public-facing structure of stated lodge business, degrees, education, charity, privacy, officers and fellowship.

What Happens at a Masonic Meeting? Business, Ri...

What happens at a Masonic meeting? Learn the public-facing structure of stated lodge business, degrees, education, charity, privacy, officers and fellowship.

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to finding a local Masonic lodge near you

How to Find a Masonic Lodge Near You: Lodge Loc...

Find a Masonic lodge near you using official lodge locators, verify its Grand Lodge and recognition, avoid fake-lodge traps, and learn how to make first contact.

How to Find a Masonic Lodge Near You: Lodge Loc...

Find a Masonic lodge near you using official lodge locators, verify its Grand Lodge and recognition, avoid fake-lodge traps, and learn how to make first contact.

Square and compasses Masonic coin illustrating a guide to women and female Freemasonry

Can Women Be Freemasons? Female Freemasonry Exp...

Can women be Freemasons? Yes in women-only and mixed Masonic bodies. Learn how female Freemasonry, recognition, UGLE, women’s Grand Lodges and Eastern Star differ.

Can Women Be Freemasons? Female Freemasonry Exp...

Can women be Freemasons? Yes in women-only and mixed Masonic bodies. Learn how female Freemasonry, recognition, UGLE, women’s Grand Lodges and Eastern Star differ.