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This Month at Peninsula Lodge
May 3rd.: Cinco DeMayo!
Celebration in Chantler Hall

May 6th Stated Meeting
7:30pm Dinner 6:30pm

May 28th. Second Degree
Practice 7pm

May 28th: DSI #651
2nd. Degree 2nd Section
Dinner: 6:30pm
Instruction: 7:30pm

June 3rd.: Stated Meeting
June 26th: DSI #226
3rd Degree Open

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About Freemasonry
Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization, and is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to help make the world a better place. Through our culture of philanthropy, we make a profound difference for our brothers, our families, our communities, and our future...read more
Who Are Masons?
History of Freemasonry
Facts About Masons 

The History of California's #168th Masonic Lodge

San Mateo Lodge #168

On June 28, 1863, seven Master Masons held a meeting in the San Mateo Courthouse, at Redwood City, to discuss the feasibility of organizing a Lodge in that county. This would be the first Masonic Lodge in San Mateo County.  The seven Masons were Samuel Cook, Frederick E. Bartlett, Andrew Teague, Benjamin F. Gillum, John M. Allen, August Eikerenkotter, and Thomas Lathrop. Eikerenkotter was called to chair the meeting and Lathrop was appointed Secretary. …read more

Becoming a Mason

One of Masonry’s customs is not to solicit members; men must seek membership on their own through a Mason they know or a local lodge.

California Masonic membership is open to men age 18 or older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome…Learn More