Stone Mountain Lodge #187 PHA

03/09/2026

03/06/2026

Thank you brothers!!! Your choice then cemented the foundation of Prince Hall Masonry today.

02/13/2026

Prince Hall (c. 1735–1807) was an abolitionist, community leader, and the founder of Black Freemasonry in the United States. Although the details of his early life are unclear, he is believed to have been born in Barbados and later lived in Boston, Massachusetts. He gained his freedom before the American Revolution and became active in civic and political life.

In 1775, Hall and fourteen other free Black men were initiated into a British military lodge attached to the Irish Constitution. After the British left Boston, they were unable to obtain a charter from local white lodges, so Hall petitioned the Grand Lodge of England. In 1784, they received a charter for African Lodge No. 459, making it the first recognized Black Masonic lodge in America. This lodge became the foundation for what is now known as Prince Hall Freemasonry.

Beyond Freemasonry, Hall was a strong advocate for abolition, education, and civil rights for African Americans. He petitioned the Massachusetts legislature for equal schooling for Black children and spoke out against slavery and racial injustice. His leadership helped establish institutions that promoted dignity, self-help, and community advancement among free Black citizens.

Prince Hall’s legacy endures through Prince Hall Masonic lodges across the United States and beyond, reflecting his lasting impact on African American history, civil rights, and fraternal leadership.

11/25/2025

Brothers of Stone Mountain Lodge 187 supporting Shelby Emergency Assistance with providing five families with a Thanksgiving dinner.

10/24/2025

Masonic / OES Community Picnic 2025

08/25/2025

Back to school drive for Pelham Ridge Elementary School and Calera Intermediate School.

08/05/2025

06/29/2025

Celebrating St. John’s Day with the Order of Eastern Stars