Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288, A.F.& A.M. - Grapevine, TX
N 32° 56.258 W 097° 04.698
14S E 679657 N 3646012
Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288, A.F. & A.M. is at 403 S Main St, Grapevine TX. Stated meetings are at 7 PM on the second Monday of every month, with a meal served at 6 PM.
Waymark Code: WMWC1Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2017
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Chapter 326 of the Order of the Eastern Star also meets here at 7 PM on the third Monday of each month, with a meal at 6 PM. The lodge building was constructed in 1916, and besides being a contributing structure to the Grapevine Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places, it is also a Grapevine Historic Landmark. Two plaques at the entrance provide history of both of the organizations that meet here:
Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288
A.F. & A.M.
On June 16, 1866 Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288 was granted its charter with J.W. Dunn as Worshipful Master. In June 1868 a committee was appointed to build a Masonic Lodge and school building. Rev. E.N. Hudgins donated five acres of land on East College Street where a two-story school was built. The Grapevine Masonic Institute opened on September 1, 1869 for tuition students. Orphans of Master Masons were admitted free. The school was sold in 1886, opening the way for the public school system. In 1888 the Masonic Lodge was built at Main and Worth Streets. In 1916 it was replaced with the present building. The Lodge has supported the Masonic Home and School and local charitable endeavors. 2005
Grapevine Chapter No. 326
Order of the Eastern Star
In 1850 the Order of the Eastern Star, an international fraternal and benevolent society composed of affiliated Masons and their female relatives was introduced in the U.S. On May 14, 1906, Grapevine No. 326 instituted and its charter granted October 10, 1906. There were 20 charter members; Kate Estill Yates served as Worthy Matron. In 2006, the Chapter has 114 members; Nancy Jo Estill serves as Worthy Matron. During its 100 years of service the Grapevine Chapter has provided deep friendship for its members and benevolent outreach to the community and beyond. In war years members rolled bandages, brought war bonds, conducted blood drives and sent gifts to soldiers. In 2006 the Chapter helps sponsor 21 ladies in the Texas Masonic Retirement Center and provides funds for humanitarian aid. 2006
MASONIC LODGES: LODGE
Other: http://www.grapevinelodge.com/
GRAND MASONIC LODGES: Not listed
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