The Full Directory
The Register in extended form — each of Galveston Island's Masonic organizations with its district, its stated nights, its secretary's contacts, and a word of guidance for the Brother arriving for the first time.
Blue Lodge · A.F. & A.M.
1st & 3rd Monday · Meal 6:30p · Meeting 7:00p
The Island's mother lodge, working under charter since the Republic era. Visitors are cordially welcome — arrive by 6:30 to share the meal before the gavel falls. Dress is coat and tie.
Write to the SecretaryBlue Lodge · A.F. & A.M.
1st & 3rd Wednesday · Meal 6:30p · Meeting 7:00p
A working lodge on the east end with a table that starts on time. Visitors are welcome — bring your dues card and be prepared for examination by the Tyler.
Write to the SecretaryBlue Lodge · A.F. & A.M.
5th Monday (when the month has one) · Meal 6:30p · Meeting 7:00p
The Island's most formal lodge — the Brethren sit in full Masonic regalia, with a tradition tied to the Battleship Texas. It convenes on a month's fifth Monday, some three or four nights a year; if that Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting moves to the preceding Friday. Shared quarters with Tucker Lodge.
Write to the SecretaryBlue Lodge · Prince Hall of Texas
1st & 3rd Tuesday · Meal 6:30p · Meeting 7:00p
A Prince Hall lodge under the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas. Visitors must be members of a Prince Hall lodge or of a lodge in amity with it; the Tyler will examine accordingly.
Write to the SecretaryScottish Rite · Southern Jurisdiction
2nd Friday · Doors & Fellowship 4:30p · Executive Meetings 5:00p · Dinner 6:30p · Stated Meeting 7:00p
The Valley of Galveston welcomes Scottish Rite Masons to dinner and stated meetings; degree reunions are announced in advance. Come hungry — the dinner is part of the tradition.
Write to the SecretaryYork Rite · Knights Templar
2nd Wednesday · Dinner 6:30p
The Sir Knights convene in Texas City, a short drive from the Island. Bring your Order credentials; Sir Knights of any constituent Grand Commandery are welcome.
Write to the SecretaryA.A.O.N.M.S. · Shrinedom
3rd Tuesday · Meal 6:30p · Meeting 7:00p
Nobles and their ladies gather for dinner before the divan meets. Companionable and family-minded — check the calendar for parades, circuses, and socials through the year.
Write to the SecretaryGrotto · MOVPER
By announcement — call ahead
The Grotto meets just west of the Island in Santa Fe, by announcement rather than a fixed night. Call ahead to confirm the gathering before you travel.
Write to the SecretaryHowever complete a directory may be, the courtesy remains the same: write or call the secretary of the lodge you mean to visit, and let him expect you. Schedules occasionally shift for degrees, schools of instruction, and the ordinary business of the year — a note ahead spares you a locked door, and the lodge the chance to miss you.