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This Month at Peninsula Lodge
January 7th: 7:30pm Dinner 6:30pm
January 9th: Installation Practice 7:00pm. Followed by
dinner at Harry’s Hofbrau
January 11th: Installation of Officers 10am
January 14th: Practice 7:00
January 21st: Practice 7:00
January 28th: DSI #168 7:00pm (Worshipful Masters and Officers’ Coaches only).

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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