About Us

Social Lodge #48 is the oldest organization in Northfield and has been in continuous existence since 1864.

Many of the city’s business and political leaders have been Masons.

Freemasonry traces its roots back to the stonemasons’ guilds of the Middle Ages, evolving from groups of skilled craftspeople into a fraternity emphasizing moral teachings and self-improvement. The first Grand Lodge, a formal organization of lodges, was established in London in 1717. From there, Freemasonry spread throughout Europe and the world, eventually becoming a global fraternity with a focus on charity and community service.

Masons generally believe in a Supreme Being, and Freemasonry itself is not a religion, but rather a fraternal organization that encourages moral principles and personal development. It emphasizes brotherly love, relief, and truth, with a focus on self-improvement and contributing to society.