Established on May 12, 1932 – The Grand College of Rites is a “regular” Masonic body, dedicated to preserving the history and rituals of defunct and inactive Masonic orders.

In the menu above, you will find several pages with information pertaining to the history and development of the Grand College of Rites.

The Grand College of Rites of the United States of America meets annually at the time and place of the Annual Meeting of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America.

Any Master Mason holding membership and in good standing in a regular symbolic Lodge recognized by a majority of the Grand Lodges of Freemasonry in the United States may petition for membership in the Grand College of Rites.