Welcome To Broward County’s Oldest Active Prince Hall Masonic Lodge
The beginning
McBride Masonic Lodge No. 390 was organized and chartered to operate as a subrogated Lodge, May 24, 1914, working under the protection of the Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge located at 410 Broad Street, Jacksonville, Florida by the late Grand Master C. H. Henry.
Our original chartered officers are not known at this time due to our original charter being destroyed in a fire at Tom Raines Lodge No. 484 Masonic Hall Building in 1978, where meetings were held.
McBride Lodge No. 390 petitioned The Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge for a charter replacement. On April 17,1978, a duplicate charter was granted by the Honorable Rudolph Bradley, 33° Grand Master, who at that time had succeeded the late Grand Master C. H. Henry.
Since our tenure, McBride Lodge No. 390 has had much growth and success in Prince Hall Masonry. On May 25, 1980, McBride Lodge No. 390 Cornerstone and Building Dedication was performed under the leadership of Past Master John M. Walden. Our current Grand Master is The Honorable Jeffery G. Jones
Historical
Brotherly Love
The first core principle of Freemasonry is brotherly love. This doesn’t just mean being kind to your fellow man but also includes developing a deep and lasting bond with your fellow Masons.
Relief
The second core principle of Freemasonry is relief. This principle calls on Masons to help those who are in need, whether it be financial, emotional, or physical.
Truth
The third and final core principle of Freemasonry is truth. This principle calls on Masons to seek truth in all things, both within themselves and in the world around them. This means being honest with yourself and others, searching for knowledge and understanding, and always striving to be the best person you can be.
