Harrison latour thomas added a new photo to black wall street exchange s timeline at tulsa prince hall masonic lodge. Prince hall freemasonry is a branch of north american freemasonry for african americans founded by prince hall on september 29, 1784. Join us as we discuss the history of prince hall freemasonry in oklahoma territory, indian territory and finally the great state of oklahoma with grand historian durrell hodge, author of. Its members are broadly recognized by cgmna grand lodges and the united grand lodge of england. Sidney kaplan, a founding member of the department of africanamerican studies at u. Smith, has issued an edict dated october 31st, decision no. I know they call all their lodges military lodges, and a majority of them operate a lodge inside a us military base. There are two main branches of prince hall freemasonry. Many books have been written about the black lodges in north. This phase in the history of the prince hall grand lodges was the forming of the. In the years anterior to the war of the rebellion, which began is 1861, the institution of slavery flourished in our state, as it did in all states south of the mason and dixons line and as was the case with colored men in all these states, our people accepted readily and without raising any sort of question.
Prince hall s birthday is traditionally celebrated on september 14. The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of free and accepted masons of north carolina and jurisdictions, inc. As the christian has a revival, the moslem has a pilgrimage to mecca, so do prince hall masons have revivals, and they are called prince hall americanism day, celebrated on or as close to september 12th each year. Prince hall masonic journal the official publication of. Chartered under the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of oklahoma. Greetings it is a great pleasure to welcome you to our masonic lodge page. The history of the prince hall grand lodge of free and. The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of texas. Technology to attract, retain and increase participation by daniel hanttula.
The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge, free and accepted masons in and for the state of washington and jurisdiction is an organization which embodies integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. This grand lodge is a proud member of the conference of grand masters, prince hall masons,and enjoys fraternal relations with the other member grand lodges dispersed throughout the. Directory of prince hall grand lodges in the us freemasonry. Jan 02, 2012 although the status of the african american masons improved, they were not considered a full masonic lodge until 1787 when prince hall received a charter from the grand lodge of england, the mother of all freemasonry. Greetings and welcome to the official website of the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of virginia. Grand lodge of california most worshipful prince hall grand. The funds were donated by the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge and its members, and through the combined federal campaign, the united way, the grand lodge officers wives club glow and various corporate work place campaigns. It is our hope that you find this website enjoyable and educational. This is a list of all verifiable organizations that claim to be a masonic grand lodge. Perhaps the greatest africanamerican historian of all times, george. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Prince hall of oklahoma is recognized by the grand lodge of oklahoma and other prince hall grand lodges.
Coleman, grand historian prince hall grand lodge free and accepted masons jurisdiction of massachusetts. Out of this lodge the african grand lodge of north america was formed on june 24, 1791 in boston. Masonic service association of north america msana. The tragic history of freemasonry in liberia, chris hodapp, freemasonry for dummies blog. Read more grand lodge officers elected and appointed grand lodge officers of the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of the district of columbia read more. Grand lodge information the most worshipful prince hall. Prince hall grand lodge of free and accepted masons of north carolina and jurisdictions, inc. Freemasonry in the united states, including prince hall freemasonry, also influenced the formation of freemasonry in canada. Monica cotton shannon added a new photo at prince hall grand lodge f and a m. The late thurgood marshall, shown in this 1989 file photo, was a prince hall mason and the first black member of the u. Grand lodge of alabama grand lodge of alaska prince hall grand lodge of.
Prince hails and the prince hail grand lodge in its 1906 proceedings. Visiting with each other and sharing in the masonic experience strengthens our fraternal awareness and gives depth to our appreciation of freemasonry. Tulsa prince hall masonic lodge tulsa, oklahoma charity. United states, oklahoma, prince hall grand lodge of oklahoma, 1893, 129, 6,000, phcgm, pha. Essays on the history of african american freemasonry. United grand lodge of england ugle was founded in 1717 and is the oldest masonic grand lodge in the world. Masons of the grand lodge of the state of oklahoma and the grand lodge, prince hall affiliation, of oklahoma enjoy warm fraternal relations. The first step in erecting an strong edifice is to make sure that its foundation is firm.
About time prince hall compact power point history in masonry of oklahoma book. This page includes selected images featuring prince hall masons. Guarding our west gate manual grand lodge guidance for petition. I would like to officially welcome you to our worldwide website. It is the lodge from which all modern prince hall lodges trace their descent. I trust that you will find the website educational about prince hall masonry and informative about our grand lodge. Letter from the 16th grand worthy matron greetings my dear sisters and brothers, i wanted to include my opening paragraph of my annual address in my letter. The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge free and.
As masons we have four important values that help define our path. The opinions and pages of this site do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views, or policies of the the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge, free and accepted masons, prince hall affiliated, texas and its jurisdictions, its officers, constituent lodges, and members. Prince hall, one of bostons most prominent citizens during the revolutionary period, was the founder of the african lodge of free and accepted masons of boston, the worlds first lodge of black freemasons and the first africanamerican society in american history devoted to. Most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of missouri. Most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of oklahoma. The question of extending masonry arose when absalom jones of philadelphia, pennsylvania appeared in boston. Past grand masters honorary past grand masters masons of the year famous freemasons grand officers database masters database. The year following prince hall s death, as a memorial to him, and by an act of the general assembly of the craft, the name was changed to the prince hall grand lodge of massachusetts. As entered apprentices we learn early on of the importance of certain tools available to us that can, when properly applied, aid in the promotion of an atmosphere where harmony prevails the behavioral tools of temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice, lay much. The history of the prince hall grand lodge of free and accepted masons of the state of ohio, 18491971 an epoch in american fraternalism, wesley, charles h. The m w grand lodge of oklahoma list of lodges 7 alphabetical list of lodges to find the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the worshipful master or secretary of a lodge, note the lodge.
Founded by the grand lodges of argentina, chile and uruguay, by 2014 the cmi had almost 75 member grand lodges. This list is designed to alert you to some good masonic books on various topics. Prince hall grand lodge f and a m baton rouge, louisiana. As masons we often forget how impactful harmony is in our fraternity and by extension, in our community and society as a whole. I that each of the above named grand lodges will remain autonomous within and unto itself, operating hereafter as. Prince hall grand lodge of the most ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons of the state of new york 454 w. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Welcome to the 46th administration of the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of missouri and its jurisdiction, inc. The beginning of prince hall masonry in north americaprince hallblack freemasonry began when prince hall and fourteen other free black men were initiated by members of lodge. It was the tallest building between oklahoma city and tulsa, cox said. For the united grand lodge of englands tercentenary celebrations in october 2017. Mar 21, 2020 due to the declaration of a state of emergency regarding the covid19 pandemic i want each every one of you to know that this most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of massachusetts has been monitoring developments with covid19 coronavirus. Welcome, welcome, welcome prince hall masonic grand. They simply arent in amity at this time with united grand lodge of england.
Exmasons for jesus is a fellowship organization of men and women who have left the masonic lodge and appendant bodies, such as the order of the eastern star, jobs daughters, the order of rainbow for girls and the order of. Cemented with love by durrell hodge hardcover lulu. The purpose of the conference is to foster progress and well being for prince hall masons wherever dispersed around the globe. Prince hall freemasonry is a branch of north american freemasonry for african americans. Mwphgldc prince hall grand masonic lodge of the district. Grand lodge officers the most worshipful prince hall grand. Home history mw grand master warranted lodges news and information fraternal bodies masonic connection links donate contact usmasonic historyprince hall freemasonrythe following gives an overview of prince hall freemasonry. Msa also mails the bulletin to lodges of the united grand lodge of germany and the york grand lodge of mexico. Prince hall freemasonry in the sooner state youtube. Our honored institution of prince hall masonry in georgia welcome all sojourners to fellowship with us and do gods will of serving his people. When did these middle east countries become part of oklahoma jurisdiction. Black freemasons have long history in oklahoma the oklahoman. The conference of grand masters prince hall masons, inc. Your unceasing assistance in providing functional space has helped tremendously in the advancement of masonry.
The following exposures of masonic ritual are provided in a cooperative effort between exmasons for jesus and ephesians 5. Prince hall was not only a good soldier, he was a statesman. The 2016 list of oklahoma lodges the blue book alphabetical list of lodges alphabetical list of towns where lodges are held numerical list of lodges, with masters, secretaries, and times of stated meetings defunct and consolidated lodges map of districts district deputy grand masters list of lodges by district list of committees. Welcome to the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of georgia, where im honored and humbled to serve as the 18th most worshipful grand master. Due to the african lodges popularity and prince halls leadership, the grand lodge of england made hall a. The 2017 list of oklahoma lodges the grand lodge of. Most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of virginia. Not only does it document the rise and ascendency of the most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of oklahoma as a moral, philosophical, and benevolent institution, it also demonstrates the elevating influence that oklahoma prince hall freemasonry has had in spreading the fraternitys tenets of brotherly love, relief, and truth across the. As you know, you only get out of membership in any organization what you put into it. Freemasonry in canada traces its origins to the united grand lodge of england, the grand lodge of scotland and the grand lodge of ireland, as a result of canadas history as a dominion within the british empire.
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History book of mwphgl of oklahoma and its jurisdictions. Prior to the american revolutionary war, prince hall and fourteen other free black men petitioned for admittance to the at that time all white boston st. The most worshipful prince hall grand lodge, free and accepted masons, maryland and its jurisdiction, incorporated, is a fraternal organization dedicated to the fatherhood of god and the brotherhood of man. An organization of south and central american grand lodges. The site features general information on freemasonry for those interested in becoming a freemason. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Foreign grand lodges united grand lodge of england. The prince hall grand lodge of massachusetts, in its proceedings of 1906, opted for 1738, relying on a letter from reverend jeremy belknap, a founder of the massachusetts historical society. Ordinary men accomplishing extraordinary things picture. The grand encampment of knights templar prince hall affilliated. Through the improvement and strengthening of the character of the individual man, freemasonry seeks to improve the community, thus, it impresses upon its members the principles of personal righteousness and personal responsibility. Secretarys desk most worshipful prince hall grand lodge of. Prince hall grand lodge of the district of columbia washington dc. Our fraternal organization take good men, builds and develops them, to be better men.
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