OUR HISTORY
The National Grand Lodge was authentically established and started out on their mission to beneficent and uplift work among our people of color on June 24, 1847 in Boston, Massachusetts.
By the power and authority of the National Grand Lodge invested, grand lodges and subordinate lodges were constituted by warrant in the following States: Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Grand Lodge of New York, Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Grand Lodge of Maryland, Grand Lodge of Ohio, Grand Lodge of Indiana, Grand Lodge of Michigan, Grand Lodge of Illinois, Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Grand Lodge of Colorado and Wyoming, Territory Grand Lodge of California, Grand Lodge of Arkansas, Grand Lodge of Virginia, Grand Lodge of Tennessee, Grand Lodge of Mississippi, Grand Lodge of Texas, Grand Lodge of Georgia, Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Grand Lodge of North Carolina, Grand Lodge of South Carolina, Grand Lodge of Florida.
A letter from the
On behalf of the M.W. Prince Edwin Grand Lodge & Queen Esther Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, welcome to our website!! After 167 years of service to the state of Indiana, we are envisioning greater service to humanity from the Brothers and Sisters of the Royal Craft. The Masonic Order's purpose is very clear; to help make good men, better men.
As you sojourn through the "Hoosier State", we encourage you to speak with our proud members. We are doing a great work, and with input from our communities, there are no limits on what can be accomplished... Welcome.
Fraternally I am,
Hon. Michael E. Jackson Jr. 33°
M.W. Grand Master of Mason
JURISDICTION OF INDIANA