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Masonic Lodge Open House 
 
 

The Masonic Lodge can often be one of the prominent buildings in many Ohio communities.  However in some cases, the public has rarely had the opportunity to step inside.  That is about to change.  On Saturday, March 21, every Masonic Lodge in the state of Ohio will open its doors for a public open house.

“It’s time for the public to have a chance to see what’s behind those closed doors and to experience some of the genuine fellowship Masons share,” says Charles R. Murphy, Grand Master of Ohio Masons.  “Also, it’s a great opportunity to introduce a prospective member to the fraternity.”

Each local Lodge will set its own agenda and schedule for March 21st.  The Grand Master has simply asked each to participate.

Multiple Lodges meeting in one building will hold a joint open house.  Lodges are also encouraged to work with the appendant organizations meeting in their buildings to give the public a glimpse of the whole Masonic family, including women’s and youth organizations.

Brothers wishing to volunteer to help at the open house should contact their Lodge’s Secretary or Master as soon as possible.


Three great tenats of Freemasonary:
Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth

Lodge Name No. Locations Open House Time Activity

Beaver Valley

753   

Beavercreek

 0700 - 1100

Breakfast provided, Representatives from all bodies to inform the visitors.

Blanchester

191

Blanchester

 0900 - 1200

Pancake Breakfast, knowledgable Brethren to discuss Masonry.

Bloomingburg

449

Bloomingburg

 0830 - 1100

Refreshments, knowledgable Brethren available to answer questions.  Present an education program.

Cedarville

622

Xenia

 0900 - 1200

Refreshments, knowledgable Brethren providing information and answering questions.

Clarksville

323

Clarksville

 0900 - 1100

Breakfast

Dalton

578

Wilmington

 0900 - 1100

Refreshments, informational pamphlets for guests, knowledgable Masons to share information and answer questions,

Fairborn

764

Fairborn

 0800 - 1100

Refreshments, knowledgable Brethren providing information and answering questions.  (joint effort with ML Finnell Lodge)

Fayette

107

Washington C.H.

 0900 - 1200

Refreshments,  knowledgable Brethren to offer information about Masonry.  Walk visitors through the building.

Heber

501

Williamsport

 0900 - 1200

Refreshments, knowledgable Brethren available for information.  Guided tours

Jamestown

352

Jamestown

 1100 - 1300

Meet and greet with Brethren knowledgable about the Fraternity as well as History of Jamestown Lodge.
York Rite will be present to share information as well.

Jeffersonville

468

Jeffersonville

 0830 - 1100

Refreshments provided.  Lodge Hall open with knowledgable Brethren stationed around.

Knollwood

774

Beavercreek

 0700 - 1100

Breakfast provided, Representatives from all bodies to inform the visitors.

M. L. Finnell

711

Fairborn

 0800 - 1100

Refreshments, knowledgable Brethren providing information and answering questions.  (joint effort with ML Finnell Lodge)

New Burlington

574

Spring Valley

 0900 - 1200

Refreshments provided.  Knowledgable Brethren in the lodge to discuss Masonry and Eastern Star.

New Holland

392

New Holland

 0900 - 1400

Refreshments, 4 laptop computers with different presentations, knowledgable Brethren available to answer questions.

Pickaway

23

Circleville

 0900 - 1100

Refreshments, Program with history of Masonry as well as Eastern Star and York Rite.  A tour guide will take each person or group for a tour, providing information and answering questions.

Sabina

324

Sabina

 0900 - 1200

Refreshments, knowledgable Brethren available for information.

Wilmington

52

Wilmington

 0900 - 1100

Refreshments, informational pamphlets for guests, knowledgable Masons to share information and answer questions,

Xenia

49

Xenia

0900 - 1200 

Refreshments, knowledgable Brethren providing information and answering questions.

Yellow Springs

421

Yellow Springs  

9:00  to 11:30 am Pancake Breackfast No Charge Well informed brethren will be there to field qustions