North Star Lodge No. 2

North Star Lodge No. 2 Grow, Educate, Reclaim! North Star Lodge No. 2 (Des Moines), Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge The Charter Members were WM W. Carter; SW S. Carter; JW S. B.

North Star Lodge was organized in Des Moines, IA on October 6th, 1870 as North Star No. 11 by Grand Master Alexander Clark of Missouri. Smith; Treasurer A. Brown; and Secretary S.W. Birney. In 1880, conventions were held in Des Moines to discuss the formation of an Iowa Grand Lodge. In August 1881 the African Grand Lodge of Iowa was finally established. North Star No. 11 was then renumbered as Nor

th Star No. 2 as it was the 2nd oldest lodge in the convention. The 1st Officers for North Star No. 2 were WM G.H. Cleggett; SW Jos. Shepard; JW H. Mulligan; Treasurer James Todd; and Secretary G.S. Stewart. In the summer of 1887 the African Grand Lodge of Iowa and Hiram Grand Lodge of Iowa met in Des Moines in the Hall of North Star No. 2 where a resolution was made to unite both Grand Lodges of Iowa. The United Grand Lodge of Iowa was thus formed combining both Grand Lodges & G.H. Cleggett (who was the current Grand Master of African Grand Lodge) was elected as the 1st Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Iowa. He is historically considered to be 1 of 2 men responsible for the formation of the United Grand Lodge of Iowa.

05/23/2025

Fort Des Moines changed history—and now we honor that legacy.

Join the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa & Jurisdiction, F & AM, the NAACP Des Moines, and our fraternal partners as we unveil the official historic marker honoring Fort Des Moines as the only site for African American officer training in WWI and for WAAC officer training in WWII.

📅 Date: June 14, 2025
📍 Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa

This marker honors the men and women—including Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa & Jurisdiction, F & AM Past Grand Masters John L. Thompson and S. Joe Brown —whose courage and advocacy ensured these historic milestones were achieved.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate this legacy and reaffirm our commitment to telling the stories that shaped our nation.

RSVP and learn more: https://www.naacpdesmoines.org/events-1/fort-des-moines-historic-marker-unveiling

North Star Brothers, if you haven’t registered not registered for Spring Conference, it is not too late. Click on the li...
04/01/2025

North Star Brothers, if you haven’t registered not registered for Spring Conference, it is not too late. Click on the link provided and register online via the Grand Lodge website.

📣 Calling All Brothers!
Don't miss the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Iowa Spring Conference happening in Des Moines!

This School of Instruction is for every Brother — whether you're a new Master Mason, a newly installed Worshipful Master, or a seasoned Brother looking to sharpen your skills.

🔗 Register now: https://www.mwphglia.org/

📅 Date: Friday, April 12, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn

✅ What to expect:
For Workshop One w/ Grand Lecturer Patrick Peacock & North Star Lodge Worshipful Master Montrey Nelson: We’re going back to the basics and making sure everyone knows how to properly and confidently open and close a lodge and perform other ceremonies— with accuracy, respect, and the Masonic tradition we all hold dear.

👊🏾 Let’s strengthen our Lodges by ensuring every Brother has the knowledge, confidence, and understanding to operate effectively.

Let’s do the work. See you there!

The Brothers of North Star packed meals at Meals from the Heartland this weekend. We like to say thank you to the frien...
03/18/2025

The Brothers of North Star packed meals at Meals from the Heartland this weekend. We like to say thank you to the friends and family who joined us!

The strength of our fraternity lies in each brother. If you’ve taken a break, we invite you to return and help us reclai...
03/18/2025

The strength of our fraternity lies in each brother. If you’ve taken a break, we invite you to return and help us reclaim our future—together. Contact the lodge secretary today to rejoin!

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Happy Birthday Brother Seals. Enjoy your day Sir!

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PO BOX 1972
Des Moines, IA
50305

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