Established 1868
California represents the westward expansion of Prince Hall Masonry to the Pacific Coast, establishing important communities in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
California's Grand Lodge was chartered during the post-Civil War period, bringing Prince Hall Masonry to the West Coast. The jurisdiction grew rapidly with lodges in major cities, supporting African American communities and maintaining national connections. California became crucial to Prince Hall's continental expansion.
The Grand Lodge of California operates as part of the greater Prince Hall Masonic structure, maintaining connections with Grand Lodges across the United States and internationally. As a Prince Hall jurisdiction, it upholds the principles established by Prince Hall and his successors.
Like all Prince Hall Grand Lodges, this jurisdiction is committed to community service, charitable work, education, and supporting the intellectual and moral development of its members and the communities they serve.
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