Hi,
I was inquiring about becoming a new member a lot of my past family members were involved with freemasonry, and they said it was the greatest thing they ever did, I live in Jacksonville,FL and didn’t know how to begin or who to ask? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

In order to become a member, you need to be a man over 18 (or 21 in some states), believe in a higher power, and be of good moral character.  Your best bet is to contact the Grand Lodge of Florida as this site is run by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

I can also tell you that there are several lodges that meet in Jacksonville, including:

Arlington Lodge
3421 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32277
Phone: (904) 744-0233

Duval Lodge #159, F&AM
2620 Dean Road
Jacksonville, Florida
32216-5137
904.737.1900

Temple Wesconnett Masonic (Masonic Lodge)
5917 Old Timuquana Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210-7889
(904) 771-3759

Solomon Lodge #20
25 East First Street
Jacksonville, Florida
(904) 353-5263

There are probably others as well.  Your best bet is to contact one or more of them and meet the different lodges to find out which you like best.  Just contact them and tell them you are interested in learning more about Freemasonry and about their lodge, and I’m sure they’d be happy to help.

Best of luck,

Dan

Thank you very much for the information.

Mike