About Freemasonry

Masonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. Its history dates back hundreds if not thousands of years. Although no one has definitively pinpointed the exact date when Freemasonry was born, most are agreed that its modern form dates back to at least the 15th century.

It is likely that there are many Freemasons active in your local community. Freemasonry has been known as the quiet fraternity over the years. Masons quietly go about supporting charitable work and community projects, such as blood drives and Child ID programs.

We have collected some writings here to illustrate the great history that Masonry has in the world, and New York in particular.