The History of Freemasonry
Freemasonry, also known as the Craft, is one of the oldest spiritual and philosophical fraternities in the history of humanity. It evolved from the medieval stonemason guilds of Europe into a symbolic system of moral, humanistic, and universal values.
In the 17th century, speculative Lodges began to emerge in England and Scotland, uniting intellectuals, artists, scholars, and military men. These Lodges laid the foundation for modern Freemasonry — a system built upon ritual, allegory, ethics, and the unbreakable bond of Brotherhood.
Among the most illustrious Freemasons in history are: George Washington, Voltaire, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, Giuseppe Garibaldi, Simón Bolívar, and General Lafayette. Their lives embodied the ideals of Brotherhood, Liberty, Reason, and Honor.
Today, Freemasonry spans all continents, bringing together millions of Brethren. It is a universal Brotherhood founded not on bloodlines, but on ideals — aiming to serve Humanity through personal betterment, moral discipline, and inner transformation.