Famous Masons
George Washington -
and 13 other U.S. Presidents
Ben Franklin - Constitution Signers
John Hancock - Declaration Signers
Paul Revere - Midnight Ride
King George VI - United Kingdom
Thurgood Marshall - Supreme Court
"Sugar" Ray Robinson - Boxing
James Naismith - Basketball Inventor
Scottie Pippen - Chicago Bulls
Don King - Boxing Promotor
Ty Cobb - Baseball Hall of Fame
Arnold Palmer - Golf Pro
Cy Young - Baseball Pitcher
William "Count" Bassie - Composer
Nat 'King' Cole - Great ballad
Louis Armstrong - Jazz Musician
Wolfgang Mozart - Composer
"Duke" Ellington - Orchestra
Ossie Davis - Actor
Richard Pryor - Comedian/Actor
Alex Haley - Author
John Wayne - Actor
John H. Johnson - Ebony and Jet
Garrett A. Morgan - Traffic light
Walter P. Chrysler - Chrysler Cars
"Colonel" Sanders - KFC
Dave Thomas - Wendy's
Rev. Jesse Jackson - Minister
Rev. Al Sharpton - Minister
W.E.B. DuBois - Educator
Booker T. Washington - Educator
J. Edgar Hoover - Director of FBI
Becoming A Mason
This site is intended for Grand Masters, Grand Lodges and National Masonic Bodies however, if you happen to find this page and you are seeking to become a Mason there are a few things you should know.
Becoming a Mason is a very serious decision that should not be taken lightly. Choosing Masonry is making a permanent commitment and can be one of the most significant events of your life. From the moment you become a Brother, you will be acknowledged as part of oldest fraternity known to man and accepted as such around the world.
What does it take to be a Masons?
Membership is open to all men — regardless of race, color, or religion.
The qualifications to be a Mason are clear and distinct:
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•You must be a man of at least 21 years of age
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•You must be of good moral character
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•You must believe in a Supreme Being
What are the steps to become Masons?
For hundreds of years the Masons have stood by the principle, "To be one, ask one". This still holds true today.
You may request a petition from a Mason you know. If you do not have a Masonic connection, you can click here to fill out the inquiry form and your request will be directed to the appropriate lodge.
Once you have submitted your petition, Lodge members will visit you to discuss your membership and to answer any questions. Your petition will be presented for a vote and you will be informed of the result. If accepted, you will be notified when to appear at the Lodge to begin your journey in Masonry.
