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Welcome to the home page of Alpha Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, meeting at 6 Main Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

We meet every 4th Monday, September through June

As a lodge of Freemasons, we are part of the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world, an organization that is dedicated to the basic tenets of friendship, morality, and brotherly love. Alpha Lodge was formally constituted on November 13, 1876, and has been quietly serving the community since its inception. Part of our mission, and every Masonic lodge's mission, is to "make good men better" to serve our families, fraternity, faith, communities, and country. Alpha Lodge operates by charter under the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts.

Inquire

The first step to becoming a Freemason, especially if you don't know any, is to get to know some of us. Becoming a Freemason is a very personal decision and is not a right fit for everyone. We want to get to know you to make sure Masonry is right for you, and you should get to know us to understand if we are the right lodge for you.

Engage

We meet once each month and start by sitting down together to share a meal. We spend time catching up but will often have a presentation or discussion of an educational, historical, or philosphical nature. While meetings are reserved for only those who are Freemasons, guests and visitors are warmly received for dinner, by invitation.

Ask

No one is asked to become a Freemason. This is not a society that has been privately selected by invitation only. Our Fraternity is built on free-minded men who seek out and ask to be made a Mason. Once you have gotten to know some of the members, ask for a petition. They will let you know if they think it is right for you and the right time to join.

Petition

Once you fill out your petition, you will be expected to give references to vouch for your character and values. This is one reason it is so important to get to know some of the members. After you have your petition submitted, several members will be assigned to your request and will meet with you to explore your interest and provide answer to any remaining questions.

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New Master Qualified on the U.S.S. Constitution

Wor. Don Crookes at the USS ConstitutionOn June 4, 2024, Wor, Don Crookes was qualified as Alpha Lodge's Master aboard the U.S.S. Constitution in the historic Charlestown Navy Shipyard. Accompanied by Wor. Adam Marks serving as the qualifying master representative and member of the qualifying council, Alpha Lodge joined with x other lodges to qualify their masters in this historic setting aboard the constitution.

"USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat and America’s Ship of State. She played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855.

IMG 1126 SmallThe Constitution's overall length is 204 feet (62 metres), its displacement is 2,200 tons, and its gun range is 1,200 yards (1,100 metres). The bolts fastening its timbers and copper sheathing on the bottom were made by the silversmith and patriot Paul Revere, who served as the Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts from 1794 to 1797." (Britannica.com)

While Wor. Bro. Crookes has served as Master of Alpha Loge twice before, he now takes over the leadership of Alpha Lodge in a transformative year during during which Alpha Lodge formally embraces Observant Masonry.