Hi, Carl ---
The history of Freemasonry and the great men past and present who have been members was a large driving force in my interest in joining the Fraternity.
You have a great opportunity tomorrow, March 8th. Every Lodge in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be holding an Open House, where you will be able to go into the Lodge building, meet some Masons who are members there, and ask them whatever questions you’d like to.
The closest Lodge to you is probably Corner Stone Lodge in Duxbury. The Master (or “President") of the Lodge is Jack Sutton, who is a moderator on this forum, and a good friend of mine. Corner Stone Lodge is located at 585 Washington Street in Duxbury. If you stop by and ask for Jack, I’m sure he (or anyone there) would be happy to show you around.
If Masonry is for you, I wish you the best on your journey. It is a life changing experience, and one of the greatest things I have ever done.