The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama, commonly called the Grand Lodge of Alabama, is one of two Masonic grand lodges in the state (the other being the predominantly African American Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama, founded in 1870.)
The Grand Lodge of Alabama was established in Cahawba, Alabama on June 11, 1821, with Thomas Wadsworth Farrar as its first Grand Master. Previous to the Grand Lodge’s formation, Masonic Lodges existed in the state under charters from the Grand Lodges of Louisiana, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The creation of the Grand Lodge of Alabama provided unity and guaranteed that a common ritual was being performed during the degree work. The Grand Annual Communications have always been held at the state capital. They were held in December at Cahawha from 1821-1825. The location of the Grand Lodge meetings was moved to Tuscaloosa (1826-1846) and Montgomery (1847-present). Former Grand Masters of Alabama include Governors Rufus Cobb (1881-2) and Russell Cunningham (1900-1) and U. S. Senator John H. Bankhead (1883-4).
As of 2013, there were 291 active Lodges, with a total membership of 25,885.
On November 14, 2017, the Grand Lodge of Alabama voted to recognize the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Alabama.
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- Passing of Brother Roger Simmons, PGM January 25, 2025It is my sad duty to inform you that Past Grand Master Roger Simmons has passed away this morning. Services for MW Brother Simmons will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Holman Funeral Home in Ozark, Alabama. Visitation will be from 10-11am. Funeral with Masonic Rites will be held in the Chapel at […]Ross Jackson
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- Christmas Hours December 20, 2024The Grand Lodge office will be closed from December 23rd, 2024 through January 3rd, 2025. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025. The Grand Lodge office staff wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and a blessed and prosperous New Year. R:.W:. Zachary Allen Holmes Grand Secretary/Executive Director Grand Lodge of […]Ross Jackson
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- Grand Lodge Annual Communication Letter September 12, 2024The post Grand Lodge Annual Communication Letter appeared first on GL of AL.Ross Jackson
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- Cornerstone Exemplification December 13, 2023The Grand Lodge of Alabama F.&A.M. exemplified the laying of the Cornerstone and the Dedication of a new lodge. This was exemplified Masons from across the state of Alabama. These rituals can be found in the Masonic Ritual Monitor: Laying of the Cornerstone – Pages 121-137Dedication of a new lodge – Pages 138-149 The post […]Chris Rains
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