Who We Are
Jerusalem Lodge #100 is a constituent lodge of the Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge of Florida. We are a fraternal organization built on the ancient landmarks of Freemasonry, carrying forward the legacy of our founder, Prince Hall.
A Living Legacy
Prince Hall was a visionary leader, an abolitionist, and the founder of African American Freemasonry. In 1775, he and fourteen other men of color were initiated into Lodge No. 441 of the Irish Grand Lodge.
Today, Jerusalem Lodge #100 continues this noble work, shaping the future of our brothers and the community of Florida.
A Pillar of Tampa's Foundation
Established in 1892, Jerusalem Lodge No. 100 has been more than a fraternal meeting place; it was a cornerstone of Black civic life in Tampa during the Jim Crow era.
Our history is deeply intertwined with the city itself. In 1887, members of the Lodge comprised nearly half of the Black voters who signed the petition for Tampa's incorporation, helping to establish the very foundation of the city we call home.
Led by our first Worshipful Master, Joseph A. Walker, and influential members like Fortune Taylor and Peter W. Bryant, the Lodge fostered Black leadership and community resilience when it was needed most.
"Jerusalem Lodge No. 100: A legacy of service and advocacy remaining a cornerstone of Tampa's historical foundation."
The Work and the Fellowship
Moments from the labor, the craft assembled, and the fellowship of Jerusalem Military Lodge #100.
Lodge Leadership
Guided by wisdom and dedicated to service.
The Path to the Craft
Freemasonry is not for everyone, but for those seeking to better themselves and serve their community, the doors of Jerusalem Lodge #100 are open to men of good character.