Concord Lodge #50 F & A. M.

07/12/2026

On July 8. 2026 Concord Lodge #50 presented a donation of $1,000 to Rapahope Children's Retreat Foundation. Pictured are L to R, Brother Wayne Mackay, Brother Didier Montaigne, Melissa McNichol of the Rapahope Foundation and WM Brother James Fox.

05/22/2026

Proud to see Concord Lodge #50 F&AM supporting the great work being done by Healing Hoof Steps here in Crestview.

Our members recently had the opportunity to visit with Natasha Kelly, CEO Narissa Jenkins, Board Members Niki Pilcher and Jason Zuromski, and one of their incredible therapy horses, Domino.

Healing Hoof Steps is making a real impact through equine-assisted programs that help bring encouragement, confidence, and healing to individuals and families in our community.

We appreciate the opportunity to support organizations that are actively changing lives for the better.

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05/21/2026

Concord's member and 2025-2026 District Deputy, Tom Gordon, had the honor to recognize four outstanding members of Mt. Ewell Lodge in Baker for receiving their 50-Year Masonic Service Awards.

Congratulations to Larry Cunningham, Donnie Thames, Clyde Laing, and Ronnie Holloway on reaching this remarkable milestone. Fifty years of dedication to Freemasonry represent a lifetime of brotherhood, service, leadership, and commitment to the principles of the Craft.

These men have helped preserve and strengthen Masonry through decades of steady involvement and example. Nights like this remind us that the true strength of a lodge is built over time by faithful men who continue showing up year after year.

Thank you, Brothers, for your service and example. Congratulations on a well-earned recognition.

03/29/2026

Family Night is Tomorrow at Concord Lodge!

It’s been a while since we’ve had an evening like this, and we’re looking forward to getting everyone together again.

A big thank you to the Brothers who are helping make it happen — Jim Fox has the smoker fired up, Wayne MacKay is bringing the salad, Steve Piner is bringing an Apple & Pumpin pies, and Randy Overly is bringing the beans. We appreciate the teamwork that keeps these gatherings running smoothly.

This is a relaxed, casual evening meant for visiting, fellowship, and good food.
Family, friends, and guests are all welcome, including those who are not Masons.

If you’d like, bring a side dish to share. If not, just come as you are.

Dinner starts at 6:00 PM
Concord Lodge #50
114 East Cedar Avenue, Crestview

We hope to see you there.

03/07/2026

This morning, several members of our lodge had the opportunity to attend the 8:00 AM meeting of J.R.L. Conyers Lodge No. 364, Prince Hall Affiliated. The Brothers were warmly welcomed, and the meeting was conducted by WM Derek Andrews.

Eighteen Prince Hall Brothers were present for the meeting, and time was graciously extended for WM Jim Fox, PDDGM Jeff Teasdale, and DDGM Tom Gordon representing to offer brief remarks.

Following the meeting, the group gathered for a photo and enjoyed breakfast together.

Opportunities like this remind us that Masonry is strongest when Brothers meet each other on the level and share in fellowship.

03/01/2026

02/24/2026

We want to thank Mayor JB Whitten of the City of Crestview for doing the Proclamation for Concord Lodge #50 on January 24, recognizing Concord's 140th anniversary in the Crestview area.

Historical Overview: Concord Lodge No. 50
Founded: 1884 (Chartered 1886) by Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Florida
Location: Crestview, Florida

A Legacy Older Than the City Itself:
Concord Lodge No. 50 has served the Crestview community for more than 140 years. Established before the City of Crestview was incorporated, and even before Okaloosa County was formed, our Lodge began in 1884 under dispensation in what was then Walton County.

What was known as “Crestview Station” was little more than a railroad village when John W. Baggett and a small group of Masons organized the Lodge. Their purpose was clear and enduring: to bring structure, fellowship, and moral leadership to a growing frontier community.

Today, Concord Lodge No. 50 remains the oldest continuously operating institution in Crestview. In the broader two-county region of Okaloosa and Walton, only two active congregations/establishments predate our founding: Euchee Valley Presbyterian Church (est. 1827, southeast of DeFuniak Springs) and Yellow River Baptist Church (est. 1840, Laurel Hill area).

Resilience and Service:
From the beginning, the Lodge has been closely connected to the community's life. Our first building near the City Cemetery was more than a meeting hall; it also served as Crestview’s first public school and a gathering place for local missions.

When that original structure was destroyed by fire in December 1916, the Brethren did not falter. Meetings continued in the Grand Jury Room and later in the Royal Arch Building. The work of the Lodge carried on uninterrupted.

Through the Decades
• 1884 – First meetings held under dispensation.
• 1886 – Charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Florida.
• 1919–1990 – Seventy-one years at the historic Main Street location.
• 1990–Present – Serving the community from our home on Garden Street.

Continuing the Work:
For over a century, Concord Lodge No. 50 has promoted education, civic responsibility, and the moral development of its members. Our history is not simply about longevity - it is about steady service and quiet leadership.

If you are a man of good character seeking fellowship, purpose, and a place to serve your community, we invite you to learn more about Concord Lodge No. 50.

For more than 140 years, good men have stepped forward to carry this work forward. The next chapter is still being written. If you are ready to stand where they stood and help build what comes next, contact Concord Lodge No. 50 and begin your journey