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The Grand Lodge of New Jersey Free & Accepted Masons is the official governing body of New Jersey Masonic Lodges [1] as recognized by other Grand Jurisdictions throughout the world. As early as 1730, New Jersey was one of the first states with active Freemasonry. [2]: 51 The Grand Lodge of NJ was formally established in 1787.
Granted jurisdiction over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Successors claimed jurisdiction only over Pennsylvania. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania dates itself from the formation of this Provincial Grand Lodge. [4] [5] Provincial Grand Lodge of New England (Moderns) - Est. 1733 by warrant given to Henry Price. The Grand Lodge of ...
This is a list of all verifiable organizations that claim to be a Masonic Grand Lodge in United States. A Masonic "Grand Lodge" (or sometimes "Grand Orient") is the governing body that supervises the individual "Lodges of Freemasons" in a particular geographical area, known as its "jurisdiction" (usually corresponding to a sovereign state or other major geopolitical unit).
The date used in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; A∴O∴ – Anno Ordinis, "In the Year of the Order" . The date allegedly used by Knights Templars; A∴Y∴M∴ – Ancient York Mason; M∴W∴Grand Lodge of F∴ and A∴ Masons of the State of Louisiana, at its Fifty-fifth Annual Communication, held at New Orleans, February 11, 1867.
Freemasonry in the United States is the history of Freemasonry as it was introduced from Britain and continues as a major secret society to the present day. It is a fraternal order that brings men together (and women through its auxiliaries) to gain friendship and opportunity for advancement and community progress.
In the UK, the term "Light Blue Lodge" typically refers to a Craft Lodge which focuses on new and young masons or any Freemasons begin their journey. The name "Light Blue" comes from the color of the aprons worn by new members and young Masons, which are light blue, symbolizing the early stages of their Masonic journey.
Sold by the Masons in 1940 and converted to use as a Jewish synagogue, Temple B'Nai Israel. [47] 5: Masonic Temple of New Haven 1926 built 1989 NRHP CP-listed 285 Whitney Avenue New Haven, Connecticut Built in 1926, this temple is owned by 11 different lodges. Hiram #1, the first lodge chartered in 1750 in CT, meets here.
These three degrees form Craft (or Blue Lodge) Freemasonry, and members of any of these degrees are known as Free-Masons, [7] Freemasons or Masons. Once the Craft degrees have been conferred upon a Mason, he is qualified to join various "Concordant bodies" which offer additional degrees.