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An archival Masonic baseball jersey reveals a colorful American history of Freemasonry, lodges, and baseball.

Longtime Grand Secretary lived the Masonic life—to the very end.

Check out this 19th century Masonic French antique plate, where east is north and south is west and north is, well, missing! It’s one of the many curiosities housed in the archive of the Grand Lodge, imbued with secret meaning and mystery.

In celebration of Independence Day, Grand Lodge of California head archivist Joe Evans shares a blue transferware cup plate dated between 1818 and 1836 that suggests Lady Justice a Freemason.

Yes, they’re gold and silver Masonic flasks. No, they’re not for booze!

There’s a lot of history wrapped up in one little flag from an obscure Brazilian Masonic lodge. Learn more about it—and other artifacts housed in the Grand Lodge archives—as part of our series on Masonic curios.

A network of Masons assured a young orphan’s future.

This miniature, golden metal altar—found in the Henry W. Coil Library and Museum of Freemasonry—is undeniably cool. As for what, precisely, it’s for? That’s less clear.

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Our fraternal bonds are never more important than they are right now, as we grapple with the COVID-19 health emergency.

With growing public health concerns about the COVID-19 virus, here are some guidelines around lodge events and meetings.

Members of the Public Schools Advisory Council reflect on the importance of public education to the fraternity.

A century after the first Public Schools Week in California, Masonic support for education endures.

Former national Teacher of the Year Award winner Rebecca Mieliwocki explains how outside organizations can make a meaningful difference in local schools—no strings attached.

A planned degree ceremony in multiple languages underscores the universality of Freemasonry.

On the 25th anniversary of the “Stonecutters” episode of The Simpsons, a look back at one of the greatest comic send-ups of Freemasonry ever.

The nonprofit American Advocacy Group executive on why charity is part of his Masonic DNA.

At the International Conference on Freemasonry at UCLA a study of Mormon undergarments shines light on fraternal esotericism.

As the fraternity prepares for the next decade, it’s firmly primed for growth.

For the members of the youngest lodge in the state, American Canyon Lodge No. 875, Masonry is a multigenerational affair

At Acacia Creek, rigorous research drives an active culture.

How a first-time Masons4Mitts captain came through in the clutch

California Masons responded to the #bluelodgechallenge, highlighting acts of everyday charity that are transforming their communities.

How one Mason relied on his brothers for a solo 550-mile bike ride for charity.

Finally, the California Masonic Memorial Temple is host to its first dedicated lodge room.

Ceremony gives lodges an opportunity to reengage longtime Master Masons.

Celebrating the illustrious history—and glittering future—of Masonry in California’s Gold Country.

Lee Wilbourne is creating some of the world’s fastest rides from his home garage.

For Past Master Fred Flint-Montero, Penrhyn Masonry is an inherited trait.

There’s a new sound in Auburn, thanks to lodge organist Nick Theriault.

We are excited to announce that in 2020 we will again hold a Ritual Competition recognizing the importance of ritual excellence within our jurisdiction.

When a Masonic headstone turned up out of the blue, local Masons set to work finding its true resting place.

Freemasonry has played—and continues to play—a central role in California’s Gold Country.

The hunt for gold is—metaphorically, anyway—central to Freemasonry.