Fraternal organizations identify themselves as brotherhoods and/or sisterhoods, with lifetime memberships, shared ideals and principles, and ritualistic traditions. These organizations may be formed with different purposes, including social interaction, public service, or mutual benefit (such as financial services or insurance for members).
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- Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots
- Ancient Order of Hibernians
- Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
- Emerald Societies
- Fraternal Order Orioles
- Fraternal Order of Eagles
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Freemasonry
- Improved Order of Red Men
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows
- Knights Templar
- Knights of Columbus
- Knights of Pythias
- Ku Klux Klan
- Loyal Orange Order
- Loyal Order of Moose
- Masons
- Military Order of the Stars and Bars
- National Grange
- Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
- Order Sons of Italy in America
- Rascals, Rogues, and Rapscallions
- Rosicrucian Orders
- Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
Related categories 4
Sites 4
- List of Fraternal Organizations A listing of public and secret societies and fraternal organizations with abbreviations. Includes slogans and mottos. For ease in attributing collectibles that only feature initials.
- Fraternal World Links to fraternal organizations, message board and chat room.
- Cyndi's List - Fraternal Organizations Portal site listing and linking many social and fraternal websites.
- United Ancient Order of Druids in Marin County, California, USA Home page for several Groves of the United Ancient Order of Druids, containing history of the organization, contact information, and links.