Freemasonry in Alaska
Find a lodge, learn how to join, and explore the Masonic history of the Alaska.
Quick Facts: Freemasonry in Alaska
- Grand Lodge
- Grand Lodge of Alaska F. & A.M.
- Chartered
- 1981 (45 years of organized Freemasonry)
- Headquarters
- Anchorage, AK
- Annual Communication
- Annual Communication in February
- Address
- 518 E. 14th Ave., #6, Anchorage, AK 99501
Masonic History in Alaska
Alaska is the youngest U.S. Grand Lodge, chartered in 1981 after operating for decades under Washington jurisdiction. Despite immense distances between lodges, Alaska Masons maintain unusually tight fellowship — many travel by float plane to attend meetings.
For the full context of how Masonic ideas reached Alaska — including the medieval origins of the Craft, the 1717 founding of organized Freemasonry, and how lodges spread to America — see our complete History of Freemasonry.
The Grand Lodge of Alaska
Grand Lodge of Alaska F. & A.M.
Chartered 1981
How to Join Freemasonry in Alaska
The process for joining a Masonic lodge in Alaska follows the same path as anywhere else in the United States. There are four core requirements:
- 1Be a man of at least 18 years old (some Alaska lodges require 21). Women interested in Masonic-affiliated organizations should look at the Order of the Eastern Star.
- 2Believe in a Supreme Being. Freemasonry is not a religion and does not specify which faith — only that you have one.
- 3Be of good moral character. Lodges run background checks; serious criminal history is usually disqualifying.
- 4Ask of your own free will. Masonry never recruits — you must approach a lodge yourself.
Next step: Use our quick quiz at /can-i-join to confirm you meet the requirements, then find a lodge in Alaska below or in our lodge directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Freemasonry in Alaska.
When was Freemasonry established in Alaska?+
The Grand Lodge of Alaska F. & A.M. was chartered in 1981, making organized Freemasonry in Alaska 45 years old. Some individual lodges predate the Grand Lodge by years or decades, operating under charters from older jurisdictions.
How do I join a Masonic lodge in Alaska?+
To join Freemasonry in Alaska, you must be a man of at least 18 (some lodges require 21), believe in a Supreme Being, and be of good moral character. The next step is to contact a lodge near you and ask to meet members — usually over a meal before a stated meeting. After conversation, you submit a petition; if accepted, you are scheduled for initiation. The full process from petition to becoming a Master Mason typically takes 4-12 months.
How many Masonic lodges are there in Alaska?+
Alaska has dozens of active Masonic lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Alaska F. & A.M., headquartered in Anchorage. The Grand Lodge maintains an official roster of all active lodges — see the contact information above to request a list, or use our directory to find one near you.
Who governs Freemasonry in Alaska?+
The Grand Lodge of Alaska F. & A.M. is the sole governing body for "mainstream" Freemasonry in the state. It operates independently and sovereignly — no worldwide Masonic authority exists. Prince Hall Freemasonry (the historically African American tradition) operates a separate Grand Lodge in many states; both are recognized as regular Freemasonry across the United States.
What is the address of the Grand Lodge of Alaska?+
The Grand Lodge is located at 518 E. 14th Ave., #6, Anchorage, AK 99501. Phone: +1-907-276-5620. Website: https://alaska-masons.org.
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