Olive Branch Lodge #38

09/30/2026

Brother Barrett is an Honorary Member of Olive Branch 38 as well as many other lodges.

08/06/2026

7E District quarterly Workers Club is tomorrow night, Thursday August 6th, at 7:00 pm at the Danville Masonic Temple. Work will finish by 9:00 pm. Come out and learn in a relaxed environment.

07/28/2026

William Franklin Baum, successful Danville Business man and member of the Lodge from 1881-1932.

William Franklin Baum was one of Danville's most successful businessmen and was a 51-year member of Olive Branch 38 at his passing in 1932....

07/21/2026

Brother Calhoun was Master of Olive Branch 38 in 1880 and 1881.

In 1882, Calhoun was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. While continuing his career as an attorney, he later moved on to work in Federal government assignments under three Presidents including special counsel to Cuba, Commissioner of the Interstate Commerce Commission, envoy and Minis...

07/11/2026

07/09/2026

Our new plaque commemorating the Black brothers (stepsons of Dr. William Fithian) was installed today. The next time you are over on the Fithian Home porch, make sure to check it out!

06/26/2026

Performances are at the Danville Masonic Temple on Friday and Saturday, June 26-27 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door.

06/22/2026

This past Saturday at the Illinois Scottish Rite Council of Deliberation Meeting in Springfield, Olive Branch Past Master and current Treasurer, Jerry Askren, received the Council's Distinguished Service Award for 2026. It was also announced that Olive Branch Past Master, Ronald VadeBonCoeur, was elected to receive the Meritorious Service Award at next year's meeting. If you see either of these Brothers, congratulate them.

06/12/2026

06/07/2026

Summer is for fellowship, fun, and travel — and Grand Master Joseph B. Ferrell will be on the move across the state for the next few months.

Wherever you find him, snap a selfie. And wherever you don't, bring him with you. We've linked a downloadable portrait of MWB Joe in the comments below. Send it to a local print shop, or print it at home, and the Grand Master can join your Lodge picnics, degree nights, and summer gatherings in spirit!

Tag our page and use the hashtag when you post, and we'll share the best ones.