Imperial Court (Freemasonry) facts for kids
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Egyptian goddess Isis with cow horn symbol
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| Formation | August 24, 1910 |
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| Founded at | Detroit |
| Type | Masonic women's auxiliary |
| Headquarters | 2239 Democrat Road Memphis, Tennessee 38132 |
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Daughters of Isis |
The Imperial Court is an organization for women that works closely with the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. This Shrine group is part of Prince Hall Freemasonry, which is a branch of Freemasonry for African Americans. The Imperial Court used to be known as the Daughters of Isis.
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History
How the Imperial Court Started
African American women began forming local groups of the Imperial Court in the early 1900s. These first groups were in places like Maryland, Rhode Island, and Washington, D.C..
In 1909, representatives from these local groups met with leaders from the Prince Hall Shriners. They asked to create a national organization for female relatives of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
Official Establishment
The Prince Hall Shriners approved the idea at their yearly meeting in Detroit, Michigan. This happened on August 24, 1910. When the Imperial Court first started, it had twelve local groups.
In 2010, the organization celebrated its 100th birthday. In 2014, the group changed its name to the Imperial Court. This was done to avoid confusion with another group.
Organization
How the Imperial Court is Structured
Local groups of the Imperial Court are called "courts." The main national organization is known as the Imperial Court. In 1979, there were 12,000 members in 184 courts.
The Imperial Court is an international organization. It has courts in the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Japan.
Activities and Beliefs
The Imperial Court's traditions and ceremonies are based on Egyptian mythology, especially the stories of the goddess Isis. Local courts often hold events to raise money for different charities.
See also
In Spanish: Daughters of Isis para niños
- Ancient Egypt in the Western imagination
- List of fraternal auxiliaries and side degrees
