For Non-Masons

These links should serve as a good starting point for anyone interested in learning more about Freemasonry: what we value, how we operate, common misconceptions, as well as some of our history and traditions. Obviously no one site has the definitive answers regarding these topics, but we hope to provide a resource as you learn more about the Brotherhood and if it is right for you.

• Freemasons For Dummies: believe it or not this is an excellent book that outlines the basics of the Fraternity in wonderfully plain English! This link to the 1st chapter of the book is hosted through the author’s official website.
• Freemason FAQ for Families: this brief brochure provided by the Grand Lodge of New York contains basic information regarding the Fraternity and is designed with loved ones in mind.
• What is Freemasonry Video: this video gives a lot of information regarding the history of the Fraternity and is worth watching for its 90s-employee-training-video style. Only 10 minutes!
• Everything Wrong With Freemasonry: a post that attempts to tackle many of the common misconceptions about Freemasonry. Worth a read to answer some of the most frequent questions newcomers have!