Our History
A legacy of *noble* service.
- 1870ORIGINS
A legacy of brotherhood
The Hendley-Mack Grand Commandery is established in Alabama, uniting men of character under the banner of the Knights Templar to serve the community with honor.
1870ORIGINSA legacy of brotherhood
The Hendley-Mack Grand Commandery is established in Alabama, uniting men of character under the banner of the Knights Templar to serve the community with honor.
- 1925EXPANSION
Strengthening the ranks
The Commandery grows its presence across Alabama, formalizing the Prince Hall Affiliation structure to ensure consistent leadership and fraternal excellence.
1925EXPANSIONStrengthening the ranks
The Commandery grows its presence across Alabama, formalizing the Prince Hall Affiliation structure to ensure consistent leadership and fraternal excellence.
- 1958STEWARDSHIP
Commitment to service
A new era of charitable outreach begins, focusing on educational support and community development, cementing our role as a pillar of Alabama society.
1958STEWARDSHIPCommitment to service
A new era of charitable outreach begins, focusing on educational support and community development, cementing our role as a pillar of Alabama society.
- 1982TRADITION
Preserving the rites
The Grand Commandery codifies its ceremonial practices, ensuring that the ancient wisdom and Templar values are passed down with precision and dignity.
1982TRADITIONPreserving the rites
The Grand Commandery codifies its ceremonial practices, ensuring that the ancient wisdom and Templar values are passed down with precision and dignity.
- 2005LEADERSHIP
Modernizing our mission
Under visionary guidance, the organization adopts new administrative standards to better support our local commanderies and their members across the state.
2005LEADERSHIPModernizing our mission
Under visionary guidance, the organization adopts new administrative standards to better support our local commanderies and their members across the state.
- 2018COMMAND
Right Eminent Grand Commander
Charles L. Motley, Jr., KYGCH, KGC, assumes the mantle of leadership, steering the Grand Commandery toward a future of growth and renewed fraternal spirit.
2018COMMANDRight Eminent Grand Commander
Charles L. Motley, Jr., KYGCH, KGC, assumes the mantle of leadership, steering the Grand Commandery toward a future of growth and renewed fraternal spirit.
- 2024THE FUTURE
A living brotherhood
Today, we continue our sacred work, welcoming new brothers into the fold and upholding the noble traditions of the Knights Templar in Alabama.
2024THE FUTUREA living brotherhood
Today, we continue our sacred work, welcoming new brothers into the fold and upholding the noble traditions of the Knights Templar in Alabama.
The *stately* order of our commandery.
The Hendley-Mack Grand Commandery stands as a beacon of tradition in Alabama. Led by Right Eminent Grand Commander Charles L. Motley, Jr., our order is defined by duty, faith, and the enduring bonds of our fraternal brotherhood.
Charles L. Motley, Jr.
RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDERLeading with honor and vision
Grand Officers
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIPDedicated to fraternal service
Past Commanders
LEGACY & TRADITIONFoundations of our order
Alabama Knights
FRATERNAL BROTHERHOODUnited in faith and duty
Grand Recorder
ADMINISTRATIVE STEWARDPreserving our sacred records
Grand Prelate
SPIRITUAL GUIDANCELeading our prayers and rites
District Deputies
REGIONAL OVERSIGHTServing our local commanderies
Commandery Guard
CEREMONIAL DEFENSEProtecting our ancient rites
Our Sacred Mission
Guided by honor and the legacy of our ancestors, we serve the Alabama community with a steadfast commitment to truth.
Led by Right Eminent Grand Commander Charles L. Motley, Jr., we uphold the noble traditions of the Knights Templar, fostering leadership, charity, and fraternal unity across Alabama.
HENDLEY-MACK
Alabama Prince Hall Affiliation.
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