Anchor & Ark Lodge 1027

Anchor & Ark Lodge 1027 Freemasonry is the oldest and largest, and most widely known fraternity in the world. In Illinois the fraternity is known as "Ancient Free and Accepted Masons."

But throughout history, its structure and teachings have remained a mystery to many, and myths and misconceptions about the fraternity have arisen. Exactly when Freemasonry began is not known for certain, but many historians trace the beginnings of Masonry to the middle ages, when stonemasons and other craftsman traveled throughout Europe. These men were known as free mason, because, unlike bondsm

an, these free masons would gather in shelter houses, or lodges, and eventually organized themselves into Masonic guilds, using the secrets of their craft to identify themselves as masons. The square and compass - the tools of the mason's trade became the symbol of their brotherhood, and of moral truths which they convey. When the need for such buildings declined, "Speculative" or "Symbolic" Masonry evolved, using the customs and tools of the craft to convey moral truths. The growing organization attracted men of integrity and good will, and the Masonic guilds began to accept members who were not masons, calling them "accepted masons." The fraternity finally became known in some jurisdictions as "Ancient Free and Accepted Masons" and in other jurisdictions as "Free Accepted Masons" There are over 13,000 lodges in the United States. Today, Freemasonry is composed of men bound together, not by trade, but by their desire to be fraternal brothers. The tools of those early builders have remained as symbols to help Masons understand and remember the teachings of the fraternity. Uniting ALL men in brotherly love.

07/29/2026
07/27/2026

Be Visible. Tell Our Story. Inspire Pride and Respect.

Those are the three Illinois Masonic Awareness Ashlars, and they aren't just theory. They're what Lodges across our state are doing right now to draw good men into the fraternity.

Cary-Grove Lodge No. 1157 has built an annual car show that draws 800 spectators. Scott Lodge No. 79 in Carlyle backs scholarships and a school food program, and has had members ask to be reinstated because of that work. St. Paul's Lodge No. 500 completed over 30 degrees in a single year through sheer activity and commitment.

Read how they did it at the link in the comments.

Polos and dress pants are allowed due to the heat.
07/27/2026

Polos and dress pants are allowed due to the heat.

Congratulations to our newest Entered Apprentice Brother Stanford!
07/26/2026

Congratulations to our newest Entered Apprentice Brother Stanford!

07/19/2026

Mark your calendar.

Masonic Membership Visibility Day 2026 is coming on August 15, and this year's theme is one we hope every Brother carries into that day: Brotherly Love = Kindness = We Care.

To celebrate, we'll be sharing the stories you've sent us — the moments that prove what this fraternity really means — all the way through to the day itself.

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127 N Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL
60085

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Sunday 7am - 10am

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