Why Are We Called Freemasons

 The name definitely dates back to the days when Masonry was almost wholly operative in character. Numerous explanations have been suggested, such as (a) masons worked in free stone (which could be carved), and hence were called “free-stone masons,” later shortened to “freemasons;” (b) they were free men, not serfs; (c) they were free to move from place to place as they might desire; (d) they were given the freedom of the towns or localities in which they worked; (e) they were free of the rules and regulations that were usually imposed upon members of guilds. 

Williamson Corinthian Lodge was constituted on September 20, 1866. We are a merged lodge consisting of:

Corinthian Lodge No.368

Williamson Lodge No. 369

Philo Lodge No. 444

Welcome Lodge No. 453

Emulation Lodge No. 728

Genesis Lodge No. 803

Pennsylvania Masons have their roots in the founding of America. Since 1730, the fraternity has bound together men from all walks of life.

Our future is even more exciting! Freemasonry provides education, mentoring and guidance to the next generation of leaders and innovators.