The Masonic Order of Liberia (1867) is a fraternal organization. It tended to restrict its members to Americo-Liberians and was very influential with the ruling True Whig party from its founding .Order  was formed based on principles of Freemasonry, which had been gleaned by former slaves from their masters in the United States prior to their being &quot;returned&quot; to Africa under the auspices of the American Colonization Society. The Lodge was founded by Prince Hall Freemasons