IntroductionHistory
What Is Freemasonry?
Brother Franklin breaks down the fundamentals — what the fraternity is, what it is not, and why men from every walk of life have found meaning within its walls for centuries.
Original Video Series
Ask a Freemason
with Benjamin Franklin
What is Freemasonry, really? In this original series, one of history's most celebrated Freemasons answers the questions you have always wanted to ask — candidly, thoughtfully, and with a touch of 18th-century wit.
MythsTransparency
Is Freemasonry a Secret Society?
The question everyone asks. Franklin addresses the myths, the symbols, and the real reason some things are kept between brothers — and why that is not what most people think.
PersonalMembership
Why Did You Join?
A personal account from one of America's founding Freemasons. Franklin reflects on what drew him to the fraternity as a young man and what kept him devoted for a lifetime.
Ready to Ask Your Own Questions?
The brothers of Harmony Lodge No. 6 welcome your curiosity. Reach out and we will be happy to answer anything on your mind — no obligation, no pressure.