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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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