Freemasonry in Connecticut
Find a lodge, learn how to join, and explore the Masonic history of the Connecticut.
Quick Facts: Freemasonry in Connecticut
- Grand Lodge
- Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.F. & A.M.
- Chartered
- 1789 (237 years of organized Freemasonry)
- Headquarters
- Wallingford, CT
- Annual Communication
- Annual Communication in April
- Address
- 69 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492
Masonic History in Connecticut
Chartered in 1789 — the year George Washington became President — Connecticut Freemasonry is among the oldest in the United States. The Grand Lodge of Connecticut owns the Masonic Charity Foundation, one of the largest Masonic charities in New England.
For the full context of how Masonic ideas reached Connecticut — 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 Connecticut
Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.F. & A.M.
Chartered 1789
How to Join Freemasonry in Connecticut
The process for joining a Masonic lodge in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut below or in our lodge directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Freemasonry in Connecticut.
When was Freemasonry established in Connecticut?+
The Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.F. & A.M. was chartered in 1789, making organized Freemasonry in Connecticut 237 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 Connecticut?+
To join Freemasonry in Connecticut, 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 Connecticut?+
Connecticut has dozens of active Masonic lodges under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.F. & A.M., headquartered in Wallingford. 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 Connecticut?+
The Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.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 Connecticut?+
The Grand Lodge is located at 69 Masonic Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492. Phone: +1-203-679-5903. Website: https://ctfreemasons.net.
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