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Prince Hall Freemasonry is a branch of North American Freemasonry for African Americans founded by Prince Hall on September 29, 1784. There are two main branches of Prince Hall Freemasonry: the independent State Prince Hall Grand Lodges, most of which are recognized by State grand lodges, and those under the jurisdiction of the National Grand ...
Prince Hall Freemasonry | Prince Hall. Our History. A Brief History of Prince Hall Freemasonry in Massachusetts. On March 6, 1775, Prince Hall and 14 men of color were made masons in Lodge #441 of the Irish Registry attached to the 38th British Foot Infantry at Castle William Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.
Sep 24, 2019 · Prince Hall Freemasonry: A Resource Guide. The Library of Congress’ collections contain a variety of material associated with Prince Hall Freemasonry, the oldest recognized and continuously active organization founded in 1775 by African Americans, including manuscripts, photographs, and books.
Prince Hall ( c. 1735/8 – December 7 1807) was an American abolitionist and leader in the free black community in Boston. He founded Prince Hall Freemasonry and lobbied for education rights for African American children. He was also active in the back-to-Africa movement.
It is the story of Prince Hall Freemasonry, the parallel and internationally recognized African American branch of Masonry. It is the oldest African American fraternal organization in the United States, predating the Constitution and the election of the first president.
Jan 2, 2012 · The Prince Hall Masons are the oldest and largest group of Masons of African origin in the world. Today there are forty Grand Lodges of Prince Hall Freemasonry in the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, and Liberia. These Grand Lodges preside over more than 5,000 lodges.
Apr 14, 2021 · The founder of the African Lodge of Boston in 1775, Prince Hall established Black Freemasonry and fought for emancipation. He established the first all-Black Masonic lodge in America — and possibly the world.
