Who are the brothers of St. John's lodge?

St. John's Lodge, located in the heart of Boston Massachusetts, is not only the oldest duly constituted Lodge in the western hemisphere but it's also arguably the most diverse in terms of age, race and culture. From college students to retired businessmen, St. Johns Lodge embraces diverse brethren with whom to mentor and to lean on for advise and comfort as only true brothers can do. Here you will learn the secrets mysteries, the rituals and the age-old symbolism that is called upon to help master masons become better men. If you're wondering if St. John's Lodge is right for you, please reach out and let's set up a meet-and-greet.

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THE HISTORY OF OUR BROTHERHOOD

Below is a short history of the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, MA which is important to freemasons because it is the location where Henry Price held the first duly and constituted freemasons lodge meeting in the Americas on Monday, July 30, 1733.

This is a short presentation entitled, “Lafayette the Freemason: How One Brother Helped Shape America and France” as presented to St.John’s Lodge in September of 2025.

This video is based on a talk by Right Worshipful Bro. Walter Hunt regarding the history of the District Grand Lodge in Massachusetts. Someone asked him if the Grand Lodge was somehow involved in the Civil War. This is his short under 3 minute answer.

INFOGRAPHIC EXPLANATION OF THE HISTORY OF ST. JOHN’S LODGE