Historic Lancaster Masonic Temple
The Lancaster Masonic Temple is a registered historic property located within the Lancaster Historic District, which in turn is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original building was constructed in 1838 as the Methodist Episcopal Church. By the turn of the century, Lancaster's Methodists had outgrown the building and constructed a new building at the top of Wheeling Hill. In 1907 the old property was sold to the Masonic lodge. After a disastrous fire in December of 1944 destroyed the original building, an exact replica was built. With a few minor differences - such as fireproof steel and poured concrete construction instead of wood - the present building was completed in 1953 as a faithful reproduction of the original both inside and outside. Learn more about our history here.
Fairfield / Perry County AASR Dinner
Friday, September 23rd - Open at 6:00 PM/Dinner at 7:00 PM - Attire - Casual - “Tailgate Theme” - Lancaster Masonic Temple, 224 South High St., Lancaster OH - RSVP Chris Blubaugh, 740-624-2808 or cblu42@hotmail.com - RSVP DEADLINE is September 15th
Commandery - Order of the Temple
On Saturday 13 August, the Order of the Temple was conferred upon RWB Michael L. McCandlish PDDGM, Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and Past Master of Lancaster Masonic Lodge.
Congratulations, Sir Knight McCandlish!
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MEETING SCHEDULE
LANCASTER MASONIC TEMPLE
The Temple is the home of Lancaster Lodge #57 F&AM, the Lancaster York Rite bodies: Chapter #11, Council #3, and Commandery #2; and White Shrine. STATED COMMUNICATIONS: Lancaster #57 - First & Third Tuesday 7.30pm, dark July-August Chapter #11 - Fourth Tuesday 7.30pm Council #3 - Fourth Tuesday 8.30pm Commandery #2 - Second Tuesday 7.30 pm White Shrine - Third Monday 7.30pm EDUCATION GROUPS Rough Ashlars - every Saturday 8.00am COVID-19 STATUS: Masks are no longer required under Ohio Department of Health & CDC guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated. Members and Visiting Brethren are still welcome to wear a mask of they wish.
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