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Origins of the  Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New Jersey 

🤝      Initiation in Boston

1775

Prince Hall and fourteen other free Black men were initiated into Lodge No. 441, a British military lodge stationed in Boston, Massachusetts.

📜       Charter Granted

1784

African Lodge No. 459 was officially chartered by the Grand Lodge of England.

🕊️       Prince Hall Passed

1807

Prince Hall passed away, but his Masonic legacy continued to grow.

🏛️       African Grand Lodge

1808

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🎖️       Renamed in Honor

1847

The African Grand Lodge was renamed Prince Hall Grand Lodge to honor its founder.

📍      New Jersey Lodge Formed

1848

The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New Jersey was officially established.

✊🏾       Civil Rights Support

1940s

The NJ Grand Lodge supported civil rights efforts and aligned with national equality movements.

🗳️        Community Leadership

1960s

Prince Hall Masons led voter drives and empowerment programs in New Jersey.

🎓        Education & Outreach

1980s

The Lodge expanded scholarships, mentorships, and charitable programs across New Jersey.

🌐      Modern Recognition

2010s

Prince Hall Masons led voter drives and empowerment programs in New Jersey.

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