Lodge History

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We are dedicated to making good men find betterment in life. We believe in a power greater than ourselves and ensuring our actions preserve a greater future for posterity. We are a fraternity of like minded men, without regard to race, religion, or wealth. We strive to create a better world by uniting good men with a common goal

A Short History of Masonry

The beginning of Free Masonry is lost in antiquity however, we are taught an “Allegorical History” as set forth below:

The brotherhood of Masons is reported to have started with the building of King Solomon’s Temple. The builders were divided into 3 groups: Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Masons. The Master Mason degree was received when the builders craft was learned and perfected. During the building of the Temple the Master Builder and Architect was killed and a great secret was lost.

The history now jumps forward to the Middle Ages. The members of the Craft had developed such a good reputation that they were given free movement over Europe.  These masons built the great castles, churches and cathedrals.  Since they could move freely they were called Free Masons.

The Craft was developed into an organization in England in 1717 when The Grand Lodge of England was formed. These members were Operative Masons. Later other men of good character were granted the right to join. With the movement to the New World, Masonry followed.
Amicable ~ St. John’s Lodge #25 - Maryland Freemason Online Museum
Amicable Lodge # 25, now known as Amicable ~ St. John’s Lodge #25, was granted a Maryland Freemason lodge charter from the Grand Lodge of Maryland in 1797 the same year Baltimore City was formed. Making Amicable ~ St. John’s one of the oldest Freemason Lodges in Maryland. During the 220 years the Lodge has been very active in the history of our country. During World War II Amicable Lodge raised $5,647,800 during the War Bond drives leading all Lodges of the State. A Heavy Bomber was christened “Amicable Lodge” in our honor. During the last few years Amicable Lodge has merged with Cassia Lodge # 45 on March 1, 2001, Centre Lodge #108 on November 6, 2002 and St. Johns Lodge # 34, December 1, 2006. The name of the Lodge was changed to Amicable ~ St. Johns Lodge # 25. We are a very active and growing lodge within the Maryland Freemasons, with over 410 brothers. We look forward to the future of the Lodge and the many new brothers whom will join and keep with Its long and historic traditions. Become a part of this Lodge - Ask A Maryland Mason.
Amicable Lodge #25
Chartered June 21, 1797
Became Amicable-St. John's Lodge #25 on December 1, 2006
St. John's Lodge #34
Chartered November 8, 1802 
Merged December 1, 2006
Cassia Lodge #45
Chartered May 6, 1811 
Merged March 1, 2001
Centre Lodge #108
Chartered May 9, 1859
 Merged November 6, 2002 
Below you find links to our lodge's online Masonic museum. Find pictures, event information and documents from our Maryland Freemason lodge.
Historic pictures from Amicable Lodge, St. John's Lodge, Centre Lodge and Cassia Lodge.
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