AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY · A WORLDWIDE WELCOME
Many traditions. A shared spirit.

A wider circle.
A brighter
world.

Across borders, generations and traditions, Eastern Star brings people together through friendship, compassion and service. Let’s make room for every story.

An independent initiative. A welcome across traditions.
Original illustration of a diverse group of adults preparing food and care baskets together in a garden.
Original illustration celebrating community service
OUR COMMON GROUNDCharityTruthLoving kindnessFellowship
One place to begin

Belonging starts
with being seen.

Eastern Star is bigger than any single website or governing body. Its many communities carry distinct histories, identities and ways of working.

Eastern Star Worldwide is a new, independent place to learn about that wider landscape. Whether you are curious, already a member, or finding your way back, your questions and experiences matter here.

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Explore the Eastern Star world

Different paths.
Shared possibilities.

Start with the traditions, then meet the organizations in their own words. Names and membership rules can differ.

01 / GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER

A network across borders

Explore General Grand Chapter and its affiliated Grand Chapters and subordinate chapters.

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02 / PRINCE HALL AFFILIATED

A rich legacy of leadership

Discover Prince Hall Affiliated Eastern Star and the enduring contributions of Black women and their communities.

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03 / THE WIDER LANDSCAPE

Many voices, many histories

Learn about independent Grand Chapters, Prince Hall Origin, and other self-governing Eastern Star organizations.

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These are starting points, not a ranking or a complete list. See the full overview and sources.

The Freemason and Order of the Eastern Star Building at Portland’s 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition.
Portland, Oregon, 1905. University of Washington collection; public domain. Image details.
A living heritage

A history with
more than one voice.

Behind the names and dates are people who built chapters, supported neighbors, and made a place for those who came after them. Explore a history that leaves room for different experiences.

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There is room to begin

A new connection starts with a conversation.

Ask a question, explore a tradition, or take the first step toward a chapter near you.

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A little closer,
wherever you are.

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