Essex Lodge A.F. & A.M.

Essex Lodge A.F. & A.M. is a Masonic lodge in Salem, instituted in 1779 and operating within the 9th Masonic District of Massachusetts Freemasonry. It describes itself around tradition, brotherhood, charity and community service, and its membership reflects Freemasonry’s openness to good men of any faith, race or background. Members include police officers, clergy, lawyers, doctors, craftsmen and artists who have formed friendships they might not otherwise have made.

Now in its 247th year, the lodge reports a growing and active young membership that it sees as the key to its future. Its motto is “together is better,” and members focus on becoming better men for the sake of their families, friends and community. Men curious about becoming Masons are invited to dinner, where questions are answered and visitors are shown around. The lodge also holds social gatherings open to families and friends.

What to Know

• Visiting Masons are invited to join the lodge on the first Tuesday of each month.
• Past Master and Chaplain Wor. Tim Reagan received the Joseph Warren Medal from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
• The 2026 installation of officers seated Wor. Martin as the lodge’s new Master.
• The lodge is a member of the Salem Chamber of Commerce.