Bluff Park Masonic Lodge #856

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

************ Member Spotlight ***********

Meet our Marshal, Bro. Josh Wilson! 🏛️✨Today, we are proud to feature Brother Josh Wilson, the Marshal of Bluff Park Lodge #856. Josh joined us in September 2023 with a clear mission: to give back to his community, grow as a man, and support his fellow brothers through meaningful service. Outside his lodge duties, Josh lives in Pelham with Sara, his partner of 16 years. He brings 20 years of leadership to the kitchen and bath industry, currently serving as an Area Sales Manager for Todd Haley and Associates. When he isn't working or volunteering, he is a lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, audiophile, and outdoorsman who loves connecting with friends. Want to meet Brothers like Josh and learn how we serve Bluff Park? Join us for fellowship! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. We eat at 6:00 PM, and the meeting follows at 7:00 PM. Thank you for your dedicated service and leadership, Brother Josh! 🤝

08/31/2026

Fraternity, Family, and Baseball! ⚾️

✨Yesterday, the Bluff Park Masonic Lodge #856 family knocked it out of the park! We had an incredible time gathering with brothers, family, and friends at Regions Field to cheer on the Birmingham Barons from Concourse Suite 115.A huge thank you to Brother Eric Toxey for putting together such a fantastic event. It's gatherings like these that remind us of the strength of our fraternity and the joy of sharing it with the people we love.Want to learn more about what we do or how to get involved?👉 Join us for a meal: We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM. Visitors are always welcome!👉 Get in touch: Drop us a message right here on Facebook anytime.

08/24/2026

Family, community, and the impact of a legacy. 🏛️✨On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Bluff Park Lodge #856 had the profound honor of presenting a Grand Lodge Scholarship to Patrick H. Westbrook.This moment was incredibly special for our lodge family. Patrick is the grandson of the late Patrick M. Westbrook—the very brother after whom our annual Bluff Park Community Scholarships (Patrick M. Westbrook Memorial Scholarship) are named. To make the evening even more memorable, Patrick's father, Brother Brian Westbrook, was right there to congratulate his son on carrying forward this beautiful family legacy.The scholarship was proudly presented by Brother Thomas Keeton, a dedicated member of our Group 2 Charitable Outreach Committee.Freemasonry is built on a foundation of family and community support. By investing in our youth, we strive to project a positive vibe, uplift our neighbors, and strengthen the bonds that connect us all here in Bluff Park. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone!

08/11/2026

Good friends, and a brotherhood that lasts a lifetime. 🌄✨🤝At Bluff Park Lodge 856, fellowship means coming together in every setting—whether we're inside the lodge or volunteering out in our community. Brotherhood is built on these genuine moments of connection, where we support each other, share a laugh, and grow together.It’s our unique mix of history, community focus, and strong camaraderie that makes this fraternity so special.If you’ve been looking for a place to build meaningful friendships and give back to your community, we’d love to welcome you.Come see what we're all about:🗓️ When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month⏰ Time: 6:00 PM🍽️ What: Join us at the Lodge for a great dinner and casual conversation.Whether you're a traveling brother or someone curious about our traditions, there's always a seat saved for you at the table!

08/06/2026

Nothing beats a laid-back evening with the brotherhood! 🪵✨A group of our Bluff Park Lodge brothers and their wives/girlfriends headed over to The Casual Pint recently for a well-deserved night of relaxation, laughs, and great conversation. It’s always good to unwind together outside of our usual meetings.Check out the crew! 📸👇We love seeing our lodge family grow closer. We are so looking forward to our next casual get-together!

08/01/2026

Meet our inaugural member spotlight: Brother Charles Jason Jackson! A 26-year Protective Life IT veteran, he is currently a Product Owner and a Hoover resident (along with his wife Sherice and their bulldog King). In his spare time Jason is a golfer, and vinyl enthusiast and also serves as our 2026/27 Tyler. When asked why he joined Bluff Park 856 (2024), he replied:

“I became a Master Mason to become a better man. Belonging to Bluff Park 856 inspires me to focus on self-improvement. I’m Enlightened by the moral philosophies of free masonry, humbled by the charity of community service, and strengthened by the encouragement and fellowship our brothers share.”

Come see who we are: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, join us for dinner at 6PM.

07/19/2026

📐 Ever wondered about the story behind this famous symbol? 🧭If you have driven down Valley Street in Hoover, you have definitely noticed the Square and Compasses displayed on our building. But what does this emblem actually mean to the brothers meeting inside Bluff Park Lodge 856? In Blue Lodge Masonry, these aren’t secret signs—they are simply the tools of ancient stonecutters, used today to teach us how to build a better life, a better character, and a better community. Here is the simple breakdown:

📐 The Square reminds a Mason to “square his actions”. It stands for honesty, morality, and fairness. Think of it as the Golden Rule in tool form—treating our neighbors with justice and virtue.

🧭 The Compasses remind a Mason to “circumscribe his desires”. They serve as a daily reminder to practice self-discipline, keep our passions in check, and live a balanced, well-rounded life.

G The Letter ‘G’ sits right at the center. It represents Geometry—the mathematical order of the world around us—and reminds us of our faith in a Supreme Architect.

At its core, Freemasonry is about taking good men and helping them become even better fathers, grandfathers, brothers, and citizens. We take those lessons out into Hoover by supporting local students with scholarships, helping neighbors, and building a stronger community. 🤝✨

ℹ️ Curious to see what we are all about? You don’t have to guess! Come have dinner with the brothers of Bluff Park 856. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.🍽️ Dinner starts at 6:00 PM and family, friends, and neighbors are always welcome to join us before lodge begins!

📍 761 Valley St, Hoover, AL 35226

07/13/2026

📐 The Spy, The Tailor, The Brother: Hercules Mulligan 🇺🇸
You might know him from Broadway, but do you know the real Masonic story of Brother Hercules Mulligan? 🕵️‍♂️🧵Long before the United States was born, Hercules Mulligan was an active member of New York’s Trinity Lodge No. 4—a traditional Blue Lodge. While he was openly taking measurements for British officers' uniforms in his tailoring shop, he was secretly gathering intelligence that twice saved George Washington’s life.Mulligan’s dangerous espionage wasn't just about politics; it was a profound reflection of his Blue Lodge obligations:🤝 Brotherly Love (Loyalty): He risked the gallows to protect his fellow Patriots, proving that brotherhood means standing up for others when the stakes are at their highest.🤲 Relief (Service): True relief means defending your community. Mulligan used his unique position and wealth to serve the birth of American liberty without asking for fame.🔍 Truth (Discretion): As a Master Mason, he understood the power of a secret kept well. His integrity and absolute discretion kept the Continental Army one step ahead of the crown.In American Freemasonry, the Blue Lodge is where we learn to take raw material and shape it into something of lasting value. Brother Hercules Mulligan took those exact lessons out into the world, transforming from a humble tailor into an American hero.Every time a modern Mason steps into a Blue Lodge, they walk the same path of integrity, secrecy, and community dedication that Mulligan walked during the Revolution.💬 Did you know Mulligan was a Mason? Drop a comment below if you love Revolutionary War history!

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Alexander Hamilton died on the 12th of July, 1804. If he had not rowed his boat across the Hudson River from New York City to face Aaron Burr in a fatal gentleman's duel the day before, he might well have achieved the greatness that so many authorities say he had coming to him. No other American, ei...

07/05/2026

9 Freemasons were original signatories of the Declaration of Independence, including Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock. Our roots are woven into the history of the United States of America. While celebrating 250 years of the USA, we also celebrated 100 years of Bluff Park Lodge 856 and our ties to this community. Congratulations to the recipients of our 2026 scholarships Kate Surtees and Jake Orso! Congratulations to the newly installed slate of officers for the ensuing year, especially our Worshipful Master We hope you and yours had a safe and wonderful 4th and we look forward to having you visit us, break some bread and learn about how we live out our values of faith, hope and charity.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, we eat at 6pm!